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Private equity is a cornerstone of Europe’s economy and society. Over the past four decades, European private equity and venture capital has grown from a niche segment of the finance industry into a central element of Europe’s efficient capital markets and its healthy asset management universe.
Invest Europe has been at the industry’s side every step of the way, educating, informing, and safeguarding the industry’s reputation, while providing a forum for practitioners to meet and learn.
On the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the organization, Invest Europe members and business leaders answer three questions about the past, present and future of the industry.
Foreign cycles it is key to focus on three factors. First, active value creation strategies with modest capital structures and disciplined entry valuations. Second, the appropriate level of diversification, given that in our industry it is really hard to time the market. Third, innovation, really focusing on challenging the status quo and transforming complexities into opportunities.
Thank you. As you all know, we're living in an extremely volatile and complex environment in Europe at the moment. However, despite all these challenges, I truly believe that our industry has the potential to continue generating compelling returns for our investors. Specifically, I think that those GPs that are really focused on fundamental value creation strategies should be very well equipped to support portfolio companies in navigating this complex environment.
Thank you. Our industry has made some tremendous progress on a number of areas, like ESG for example, and hopefully that will continue going forward. However, one area where the industry is particularly well positioned to push for change is diversity and inclusion, both raising awareness and implementing best practices at the portfolio company level and, perhaps more importantly, leading by example to shape a better tomorrow.