VC Profile: Isai reaches 1st close in lockdown
French VC Isai recently held a first close on €90m for its third early-stage venture vehicle. Greg Gille hears from founder Jean-David Chamboredon on the challenges of raising a fund in lockdown, and the firm's plans to deploy capital in an uncertain environment
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