Publications
& Policy

Response to the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group's (EFRAG's) consultation on a voluntary reporting standard for non-listed SMEs.

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.

M&A market slowdown reflected in 2023 private equity investments in Finland – positive shift in investors’ market sentiment.

Download the factheets to see the European private equity and venture capital industry’s real contribution to employment, in 2022, and job creation, in 2021-22 in Belgium and The Netherlands.

Detailed evidence and analysis of the European private equity and venture capital industry’s real contribution to employment, in 2022, and job creation, in 2021-22, and the far-reaching impact this has on the people, societies and economies of Europe.

During this second leg of our webinar series, we delved into the EU and UK regulatory frameworks surrounding impact investing.

EQT researchers explore what is making the region so attractive to healthcare investors.

In this response we argue against the concept that private valuations cannot be deemed prudent in reaction the EBA suggestion for these to always fall under the fallback approach

During this launch webinar of the renewed Invest Europe GP ESG Due Diligence Guide we explored the key highlights of the Guide and offered firsthand insights from seasoned practitioners through an in-depth analysis of two business cases and a lively panel discussion.

This 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.

Over the past five years there has been a considerable increase in legal and regulatory initiatives put forward by the European Union to connect finance with sustainability and to tackle the climate crisis.

Impact investing has become an increasingly important investment strategy for private equity and venture capital fund managers and investors across Europe and beyond.

Implementation and challenges of ESG strategies among private equity firms in Germany.

PE assets are traded at discounts, PEs are more rational than public equities.