Venture veteran Marie Ekeland buys a second fund as she chases €1bn for impact

24 Sept 2026
12:54
French VC veteran Marie Ekeland is taking over other funds to grow her evergreen impact firm, 2050.
Following its latest acquisition, announced this month, 2050 now manages €250m, towards a grand target of €1bn.
"I want to build a product better suited to backing tomorrow's champions all the way, so that they stay in Europe," Ekeland tells Impact Loop.
Following its latest acquisition, announced this month, 2050 now manages €250m, towards a grand target of €1bn.
"I want to build a product better suited to backing tomorrow's champions all the way, so that they stay in Europe," Ekeland tells Impact Loop.