Australia's Giant Leap closes second impact fund with $30m
Australian impact VC investor Giant Leap has closed its second fund with about AUD 45m (USD 30m) in commitments. The firm raised AUD 15m for Fund I in 2016.
A first close of AUD 15m came in August 2021. NRMA Insurance is the cornerstone investor, supported by unnamed foundations and family offices. There were also several individual investors, including...
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