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Annual activity statistics
An annual survey, undertaken on behalf of Invest Europe, that collects comprehensive and robust activity data on fundraising, investment and divestment from more than 1,800 private equity and venture capital firms in Europe. Data may be subject to change.
2021 Central and Eastern Europe Private Equity Statistics
Invest Europe Research
The 18th 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.
Investing in Europe: Private Equity activity 2021
The most comprehensive analysis of fundraising, investment and divestment trends with data on more than 1,800 European private equity and venture capital firms, the 2021 statistics cover 91% of the €754bn in capital under management in Europe.
2020 Central and Eastern Europe Private Equity Statistics
Invest Europe Research
Invest Europe report on private equity and venture capital markets of Central and Eastern Europe in 2020 and prior years.
2021 Fundraising at a glance
total funds raised in 2021
of all capital raised came from funds of funds and other asset managers
funds have raised capital
2021 Investments at a glance
invested in European companies in 2021
increase from 2020
companies backed by PE & VC in 2020
2021 Divestments at a glance
of total divestments in 2021
of exits – by amount – through sale to another private equity firm (most popular exit route)
companies were exited in 2021
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European Commission
Responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
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ESMA
The European Securities and Markets Authority is a European Union financial regulatory agency and European Supervisory Authority.
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OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 36 member countries.
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Invest Europe members are able to request customised data and research advice. This service is available through our Research Helpdesk and complements our Annual Activity Statistics which are free to download from our website.
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Julien Krantz
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Sofian Giuroiu
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Lucrezia Lo Sordo
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