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The publication breaks down activity across segments, stages, sectors and regions to give a detailed view of the industry’s impact across Europe. For the first time, the report also includes fundraising and investment levels for continuation funds, as well as investment in the strategic sectors of defence and deep tech, led by Europe’s vibrant biotech and life sciences industry.
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0:06 Second best year on record. European private equity activity strengthens in 2025 with second best year on record for fundraising and investment.
0:16 Fundraising.
0:17 Fundraising rises 16% to 147 billion in 2025 driven by buyout funds
0:24 103 billion a 33% increase. and North American investor appetite 30% of total fundraising
0:33 investments investment increases 3% to 135 billion buyout 90 billion invested
0:41 in 2025 and VC investment 20 billion exceed historic averages exits
0:49 after the recovery in divestments in 2024 exit value remains strong at 45 billion in 2025 ensuring capital distributions to LPs.
1:00 Europe's quiet power activity accelerated in late 2025 as investors rebanded from trade uncertainty and
1:07 7 seconds refocused on Europe's stable long-term returns.