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Private capital: unlocking Europe’s full potential

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09 Oct 2025

Private equity, mid-market and venture capital backed companies already employ 11.2 million people in Europe (5% of the region's workforce) and create hundreds of thousands more each year.

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Yet, their contribution to Europe’s economy remains just 6% of GDP, only half the level in the US. Unlocking the full potential of private capital's quiet power would mean higher returns for European pensioners and savers, stronger companies, more innovation, and new jobs across Europe.