UK-based Creator Fund closes a $56M fund to back European PhD founders, reaching them in universities before they're pulled into academia, Big Tech, or US labs (Mike Butcher/Pathfounders)

Jun 08, 2026 - 02:51
Updated: 2 hours ago
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The UK Creator Fund closes a $56 million investment to support European PhD founders before they enter academia or big tech.

Mike Butcher / Pathfounders:
UK-based Creator Fund closes a $56M fund to back European PhD founders, reaching them in universities before they're pulled into academia, Big Tech, or US labs  —  Creator Fund has closed a $56 million European fund to back PhD founders before they have a pitch deck, let alone a company.

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