About private equity
How private equity invests in privately-owned businesses, supports jobs and creates prosperity.
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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Up-to-the-minute policy and industry news, insights and opinions.
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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.
Thierry Baudon, Mid Europa Partners
Thierry Baudon established Mid Europa Partners in 1998 and for two decades oversaw its development into one of the leading private equity firms in Central Europe. During that time, Mid Europa raised €5 billion of capital to invest into businesses across the region. Prior to founding Mid Europa, Thierry held senior positions at leading global finance bodies, including the World Bank and the EBRD. He is Vice-Chair of the Mid-Market Platform and Chair of Invest Europe.
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.
Anne Fossemalle (Vice-Chair)
Limited Partners Platform Council
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Elias Korosis
Limited Partners Platform Council
Hermes GPE
Christina Pamberg
Limited Partners Platform Council
Alcyon Holding
Ekaterina Smirnyagina (Vice-Chair)
Venture Capital Platform Council
Capricorn Venture Partners
Max Bautin
Venture Capital Platform Council
IQ Capital Partners
Jean Bourcereau
Venture Capital Platform Council
Ventech
Dörte Höppner
Mid-market Platform Council
Riverside Europe Partners
Henry Jackson
Mid-market Platform Council
OpCapita
Therése Lennehag (Vice-Chair)
Global Private Equity Platform Council
EQT
Tom Allen
Global Private Equity Platform Council
Advent International
Geoffrey Bailhache
Global Private Equity Platform Council
Blackstone
Vanessa Maydon
Guest
Cinven Partners
Max Römer (Treasurer)
Guest
Quadriga Capital
