Publications
& Policy

Invest Europe appreciates the concept and the idea behind the European Commission's proposal for a directive on Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT). We acknowledge the longstanding efforts by the European Union to establish a common consolidated corporate tax base.

This publication offers practical guidance to M&A related rules, an overview of the key workstreams involved in getting European M&A deals approved, as well as the steps involved in getting a deal over the line in the EU and in the UK, respectively.

The European Commission has recently intensified its focus on merger control, demonstrating a proactive approach to safeguarding fair competition within the European market. In a bid to ensure a level playing field and prevent anticompetitive practices, the Commission has heightened scrutiny on mergers and acquisitions, particularly within the technology and innovation sectors.

This year’s report focuses on the forces creating major opportunities for investors and their portfolio companies, from generative AI to the burgeoning Indian market to innovation in life sciences.

On December 14, Invest Europe and France Digitale jointly hosted a webinar on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its expected impact on portfolio companies and potential new investment opportunities. The webinar was joined by Eoghan O’Neill, Senior Policy Officer in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology. the European Commission.

In our comprehensive submission, which comprises a formal response via the online form and an accompanying conceptual note, Invest Europe outlines the industry's views on a potential future SFDR regime and highlights the main priorities from a PE/VC/infrastructure perspective.

In this response our association comments on the good practices proposed by IOSCO, noting that they often follow existing market practices but should avoid going further as it could damage existing commercial practices.

As part of the European Retirement Week, Invest Europe hosted this webinar to discuss how targeted investments can help Europe prepare for an ageing population.

Over 150 unique charts and insights from over 40 industry leaders.

This webinar brought experts together to discuss the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and how it will impact our sector.

The report seeks to review and analyse trends and their implications for institutional investors in infrastructure, both sector-wise and in terms of business models and allocation strategies. It also integrates qualitative and quantitative research and based on two surveys conducted with members of the LTIIA working group, provides guidance, as well as policy proposals and recommendations for policymakers, regulatory authorities, for investors and asset owners, and for fund managers.

The survey encompasses the results from 300 respondents among mid-market, large buyout and LP communities, and what it means for the industry.

A detailed analysis of private equity and venture capital fundraising, investment, and divestment across Europe in the first half of the year, illustrating the effects of high inflation and interest rates, slowing economic growth, constricted financing markets, and uncertain geopolitical conditions.

European mid-market private equity displays unique strength through market-leading returns and employment growth.

New Invest Europe and EIF report maps European VC ecosystem and tracks gender diversity in greater detail than ever. Reflecting the exceptional growth experienced by European venture capital over the past decade, the research delves deeper than ever into what makes the industry tick.