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Find all Invest Europe publications, such as guides to regulation, activity data and annual reports.
The Performance of European Private Equity Benchmark Report 2021
Invest Europe Research
The research shows that European private capital continued to strongly outperform listed equity benchmarks, delivering superior performance to long-term investors to support pensions and savings as markets rebounded from the effects of COVID-19.
Annual Report 2021
Invest Europe
The Invest Europe Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of our activities in 2021. Whether in Political advocacy, Industry Data & Research, Communication, Conferences & events, Industry excellence & training and Finance & administration, our secretariat has been hard at work to address and pre-empt members’ needs.
Investing in Europe: Private Equity activity 2021
The most comprehensive analysis of fundraising, investment and divestment trends with data on more than 1,800 European private equity and venture capital firms, the 2021 statistics cover 91% of the €754bn in capital under management in Europe.
Private Equity at Work report (2022)
Invest Europe Research
Detailed evidence and analysis of the European private equity and venture capital industry’s real contribution to employment, in 2020, and job creation, in 2019-20, and the far-reaching impact this has on the people, societies and economies of Europe.
Member Directory 2022
Invest Europe
The Invest Europe Member Directory provides up-to-date details on every member firm, including key contacts, company type, financing stages, investment sectors, office locations, company profile, and more. The searchable, digital version is available for download by Invest Europe Members only.
Highlights 2021
Invest Europe
A summary document of Invest Europe 2021 highlights and achievements across Public Affairs, Industry Data & Research, Communications, Member Events & Training, Industry Standards, Governance & Finance.
Joint statement: Actively supporting the Ukraine
Invest Europe
A public statement on the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.
Mid-Market private equity: Europe's engine for growth
Invest Europe Research
Explore Mid-Market’s essential and growing role in Europe.
Positioned for the Challenge: Capital Under Management & Dry Powder 2020
Invest Europe Research
In this report, we look at Capital Under Management and Dry Powder across private equity segments, from Buyouts to Generalist funds, and Growth capital to Venture Capital.
Transaction value analysis 2011-2020
Invest Europe Research
Brand new analysis of Venture Capital and Private Equity statistics, looking at the transaction value of investments into European companies.
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Senior Communication Manager