Horizon Capital closes Ukraine-Focused Fund at €323M by surpassing Initial Target

Horizon Capital, a private equity firm based in the US, has announced the successful closure of its latest Ukraine-focused fund, the Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV (HCGF IV), on February 23. The fund raised $350M (approximately €323M) in commitments during its final closing in Tokyo, exceeding its initial target of $250M (approximately €230M) by 40%. This achievement brings Horizon Capital's assets under management (AUM) to $1.6B.

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