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Frederic Court and other members of the Felix Capital team pose for a picture. — The team at Felix Capital. (Felix Capital)

Marc Bain

08 June 2022

Felix Capital, the venture capital firm whose investments include Farfetch, Peloton, and Highsnobiety announced Wednesday that it raised $600 million in new funds, doubling its capital under management to over $1.2 billion as it searches for the next wave of companies enabling more digital and sustainable lifestyles.

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