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Rigorous research has underpinned Invest Europe’s work with policymakers, media, fund managers, and other stakeholders since 1984. To deliver this robust, trusted research data and insight, Invest Europe collects data on more than 1,750 firms.

Now in its fifth year, Invest Europe’s Capital Under Management & Dry Powder report highlights not only the size and capacity of Europe’s private capital industry, but also its position in the portfolios of long-term investors.

A compelling snapshot of European private equity activity and investment records in the last decade. The report examines investment in its entirety, including the use of leverage and co-investment. It highlights follow-on investments in addition to initial investments to show where capital is flowing in Europe.

The study shows private equity’s continued strong outperformance of European listed equities over the long timeframes that matter to long-term investors, including pension funds and insurers.

The 20th annual edition of the Central and Eastern Europe Private Equity Statistics, produced in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel, delves into countries across CEE to show the spread of private equity and venture capital activity, as well as development of regional powerhouses.

The association’s agenda calls on EU policymakers to take bold action to unlock a wave of investment that empowers innovation, tackles climate change, and strengthens European infrastructure, thereby creating a prosperous, sustainable and world-leading Europe.

An annual survey, undertaken on behalf of Invest Europe, that collects comprehensive and robust activity data on fundraising, investment and divestment from more than 1,750 private equity and venture capital firms in Europe.

Now in its fifth year, Private Equity at Work analyses employment and job creation data going back to 2017, a period that has been one of the most challenging in living memory, marked by pandemic lockdowns, conflict in Ukraine, and rising inflation and interest rates – all against the backdrop of the climate crisis.

Private equity, venture capital portfolio companies add 7.2% more European jobs in 2022; beat European job creation rate for 5th year running.

Private equity and venture capital lay the groundwork for a better tomorrow by investing in innovation, nurturing start ups and financing scale ups today, across all sectors.

The revised GP ESG Due Diligence Guide provides an overview of actionable steps and tips on how GPs can integrate ESG factors into their investment decision-making and management process – ranging from (i) pre-investment screening and due diligence, and (ii) addressing material ESG risks and opportunities during the ownership period, to (iii) monitoring and reporting processes.

The Investors’ Forum is the annual flagship event of Invest Europe.

Every journey starts with a decisive step. Invest Europe’s ESG KPIs study is an ambitious project and does require time and effort from firms.

2023 was a landmark year for Invest Europe as we celebrated our 40th anniversary with events, new publications and communications that highlighted private equity and venture capital’s contribution to Europe’s economy and society.