Publications

The VC Factor: Data-driven insights about VC-backed start-ups in Europe

“The VC Factor” is the first large-scale study of VC-backed start-ups located in the EU. A joint effort of the EIF and Invest Europe, the research looks at about 9,000 firms invested in 2007-15 and analyses their characteristics as well as their post-investment performance.

Central and Eastern Europe Statistics 2018

An Invest Europe report on private equity activity in Central and Eastern Europe. This report provides annual activity statistics for the private equity markets of Central and Eastern Europe in 2018.

Research methodology sectoral classification

This document provides the conversion table from Invest Europe sectoral classification to NACE codes.

Invest Europe research methodology and definitions

2018 Global Investment Decision Makers Survey

The findings of a survey of investors from the US, China, France, Germany and the UK. It outlines opinions on issues important to investors, such as capital markets strength, innovation and sustainability, and shows strong appetite for European investments.

European Data Cooperative (EDC) presentation

The European Data Cooperative “EDC” is a joint initiative and data collection platform developed by Invest Europe and all European private equity and venture capital associations. It serves as a single data entry point for all private equity and venture capital fund managers across Europe.