Capital SignalVenture Capital·October 13, 2026NotableSignal 67

Sprints closes fifth venture fund at €725M

Company: Sprints
Signal type: Capital Signal
Date: October 13, 2026
Location: 🇺🇸 the US
Sector: Venture Capital
Investors: Undisclosed

What happened

Venture capital firm Sprints has closed its fifth fund at €725 million ($810 million). The firm previously backed companies including Revolut and Vinted.

Why it matters

Sprints' €725 million fund close demonstrates continued LP appetite for European growth capital backed by proven track records. Armed with fresh dry powder following major exits like Revolut and Vinted, the firm is positioned to anchor substantial growth rounds across Europe.

What to watch

How aggressively Sprints deploys capital into late-stage European fintech and consumer software scaleups over the next investment cycle.

VCBites Signal

67/ 100

Notable signal

Why this score: A €725 million fifth fund raise by an established European firm with top-tier exit credentials signals strong LP commitment to proven growth managers.

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Who should care?

Growth Investors
VC Investors
European Tech
Fintech Founders

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