About private equity
How private equity invests in privately-owned businesses, supports jobs and creates prosperity.
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About us
We represent Europe’s private equity, venture capital and infrastructure industry.
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Industry standards
Invest Europe is the guardian of the industry’s professional standards.
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Policy
Working with policymakers to develop legislation that helps drive growth and prosperity.
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Research
The authoritative data source on European private equity activity.
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A comprehensive suite of conferences, networking events and training courses.
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- Operate to the highest level of professional standards
- Access authoritative industry research and data
- Navigate the complex EU regulatory environment
- Network and engage with industry leaders
Our Chair
Invest Europe's Chair is chosen amongst Platform Council members and elected on an annual basis by the Invest Europe Board of Directors. The Chair takes ultimate responsibility for delivering the Association’s services and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer to represent members and promote their interests in Europe. The Chair is also a spokesperson for the Association and the industry worldwide.
Dr. Klaus Hommels, Lakestar
Klaus is one of Europe’s leading business angels and venture capitalists and was an early investor in European technology champions including Spotify, Klarna, Sumup and Revolut, as well as international leaders Airbnb and Facebook. He founded Lakestar in 2012 after previously running his own venture capital fund Hommels Holding.
As a passionate advocate on behalf of the European tech ecosystem Klaus is also a founding member of think-tank initiatives including the Internet Economy Foundation and the European Center for Digital Competitiveness in Berlin. Klaus holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland and holds a PhD in Finance from the same university.
Our Board
Invest Europe is managed by a Board of Directors, elected at the Invest Europe Ordinary General Meeting (OGM).
The Board of Directors is comprised of:
- Up to three members from each Invest Europe Platform Council
- Invest Europe Chair
- Invest Europe Chair-elect
The Board of Directors manages all Invest Europe's activities and takes the lead on industry issues. It also assesses Platform action plans and reviews the allocation of resources by the Association. In addition, the Board oversees Invest Europe’s financial and operational performance, as well as its long-term strategy.
Christina Pamberg (Vice-Chair)
Limited Partners Platform Council
Alcyon Holding
Louis Flamand
Limited Partners Platform Council
MetLife
Elias Korosis
Limited Partners Platform Council
Hermes GPE
Klaus Hommels (Vice-Chair)
Venture Capital Platform Council
Lakestar
Ingrid Teigland Akay
Venture Capital Platform Council
Hadean Ventures
Max Bautin
Venture Capital Platform Council
IQ Capital Partners
Sander Slootweg
Venture Capital Platform Council
Forbion
Frans Tieleman (Vice-Chair and Chair Elect)
Mid-market Platform Council
Eurazeo
Louis Godron
Mid-market Platform Council
Argos Wityu
Henry Jackson
Mid-market Platform Council
OpCapita
Filippo Cardini (Vice-chair)
Global Private Equity Platform Council
TowerBrook Capital Partners
Tom Allen
Global Private Equity Platform Council
Advent International
Max Römer (Treasurer)
Guest
Quadriga Capital
