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Venture capital firm has big ISE debut

Venture capital firm Draper Esprit raised €102 million from its initial public offering on both the Irish Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.

The company, which was founded in 2006, has invested more than $1 billion in over 200 businesses in Britain, Ireland and throughout Europe. Its current investment portfolio spans 22 countries.

Draper Esprit is the 14th new company to list on the ISE ...