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Founded in 1983, Invest Europe has grown to become the world’s largest private equity and venture capital association. Today, we represent 626 members across 57 countries, including 471 private equity, venture capital and limited partner firms managing 60% of the European industry’s €1.37 trillion in assets under management. And the industry we represent has a significant footprint: businesses backed by private capital employ 11.4 million people across Europe – equivalent to 5% of the region’s workforce.
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What does Invest Europe membership bring to your organisation? As the world’s largest private equity and venture capital association, we bring together a network spanning 57 countries and provide members with access to:
Industry-leading events and networking
Authoritative research and market data
Expert regulatory and policy support
Industry standards and practical guidance
Professional training for every career stage
Specialist Roundtables and industry initiatives
Global communication outreach
Our aim is simple: to enable our members to focus on building better businesses and delivering the returns that support the savings and retirements of European citizens.
0:03 Founded in 1983, Invest Europe is the voice of Europe's private equity, venture capital, infrastructure sectors, and their investors.
0:12 Today, businesses backed by private capital employ 11.4 million people across Europe, representing 5% of the region's entire workforce.
0:21 We represent 626 members across 57 countries, including 471 core firms that manage 60% of the industry's
0:30 1.37 trillion in assets under management, supported by 104 associate members and 51 honorary members.
0:39 Our governance framework involves over 210 senior industry leaders across our board, platform, councils, roundtables, committees, and working groups.
0:49 Invest Europe offers your organization exclusive access to industry-leading events, globally trusted research, and expert regulatory support.
0:58 Here is how we power your membership ecosystem:
1:04 Public Affairs & Shaping Policy: We actively develop European legislation and global rules to safeguard the industry's future.
1:13 Presence & Frameworks: Invest Europe provides a permanent presence in key policy frameworks, offering members direct access to stakeholders and practical implementation support.
1:22 Standards & Guidance: We deliver practical guidance built by the industry for the industry, aligning member operations with market-anchored best practices, international standards, and evolving investor expectations.
1:32 Data & Advocacy: Trusted by public institutions, media, and academics, our market data powers effective advocacy.
1:39 Research Access: Members gain full access to comprehensive industry reports dating back to 2007 along with custom data requests from our dedicated team.
1:49 Events & Networking: Our renowned conferences bring together global decision-makers. Members enjoy preferential access, invitations to closed-door summits, and discounted training rates.
2:03 Communications & Visibility: Through targeted global campaigns, daily media monitoring, weekly newsletters, and our dedicated member portal, we elevate the industry's reputation and keep you informed.
2:14 Training & Professional Development: We promote accountability and best practices through professional courses designed for every career stage, from new industry entrants to seasoned executives.
2:23 Specialized Initiatives: We foster targeted growth through specialized initiatives, including dedicated roundtables for evergreen products, independent sponsors, and infrastructure, alongside the European Life Sciences Coalition.
2:38 For over four decades, Invest Europe has spoken for and been fueled by the private capital industry—educating, informing, and protecting its reputation while providing an unmatched forum for practitioners.
2:44 We enable our members to focus on building better businesses and delivering superior returns that secure European citizens' savings and retirements.
2:58 Find out how joining the world's largest private equity and venture capital association can benefit your organization.
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