Earlybird nears close of healthtech fund

The vehicle is understood to have been encouraged by LPs wishing to separate healthcare and technology investments from the VC's wider portfolio.

Headed up by partner and co-founder of Earlybird, Rolf Mathies, the healthtech team includes partner Thom Rasche, partner John Yianni, and Lionel Camot, named as liaison partner at Earlybird and current investment partner at Bay City Capital.

Earlybird also manages the CEE-focused Earlybird Digital East Fund, which held a first close on $110m in January 2014. The fund made its maiden commitments in May, backing Tjobs and Metrekare, and is expected to hold a final close in the coming months.

In August 2013, the VC also closed its fourth vehicle, Earlybird 2012 Fund, on €150m. In keeping with Earlybird's strategy, the fund targets early-stage European tech opportunities, though also commits to later-stage rounds.

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