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An essential read for investors and other stakeholders who want to understand how private capital mobilises capital for the benefit of European businesses and the economy. Looking back over the past decade, it tracks the real progression of private capital industry segments, the resilience of regions, and the rise of target investment sectors.
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0:03 2025 transaction values remain strong.
0:09 Transaction values exceed €250 billion again in 2025.
0:15 €260.9 billion across 8,681 deals, eclipsing €250 billion for the fourth year out of the last five.
0:23 A total of more than €1.3 trillion euros mobilized by private capital transactions over the last 5 years which represents a 45% step up in transaction value versus the prior 5 years.
0:40 Transaction value in 2025 was more than twice 2016 levels in buyouts 189 billion and growth capital 33.4 billion, more than four times in European venture capital 35.3 billion.
0:57 The average equity ratio remained well above 60% underscoring the conviction of managers as well as the protective equity cushions they employ.
1:07 Transaction value in ICT grew over 3.5 times between 2016 and 2025 to 79.2 billion close to the 2022 peak.
1:19 Biotech and healthcare transaction value similarly increased by some 3.5 times to a record 51.9 billion euros in 2025 with new highs in both VC and buyouts.
1:31 Invest Europe's transaction value report is essential reading for investors and other stakeholders who want to understand how private capital mobilizes capital for the benefit of European businesses and the economy.