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Holt Xchange plans to use the capital to support its top portfolio companies, which include Owl.co and Manzil. The firm has already secured $7.5 million from 86 limited partners and is focusing on retail investors due to the fund&#8217;s size. Founded in 2018, Holt Xchange has invested in 30 companies across 10 countries and manages $14 million in assets. 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