Harbert European Growth Capital (“HEGCF”), is pleased to announce the final close of its second fund (“Fund II”) at €215 million, a substantial increase over Harbert European Growth Capital Fund I (“Fund I”).  HEGCF, which provides debt capital to fund growth opportunities across technology, life science and other innovative sectors attracted significant institutional capital, as well as numerous family office investors.  “We are grateful for the support and trust that our existing and new investors have placed in us,” said David Bateman, Senior Managing Director and co-head of HEGCF.

“The market opportunity remains strong with many companies across Europe seeking expansion funding of various forms,” notes Johan Kampe, Senior Managing Director and co-head of HEGCF. It has been a busy start with Fund II already having closed investments in 21 new companies since the first close in summer 2017.

HECGF also continues to have follow on investing activity into the Fund I portfolio and has made four follow on investments.  HEGCF would like to welcome the following Fund II companies: