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The VC Factor: Data-driven insights about VC-backed start-ups in Europe
EIF & Invest Europe Research
“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.
H1 2019 European Private Equity Activity
Invest Europe Research
The H1 2019 activity data report provides a semi-annual review of fundraising, investment and divestment trends for European private equity and venture capital activity. Please note that this data is preliminary and subject to change.
Central and Eastern Europe Statistics 2018
Invest Europe Research
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.
European Private Equity Activity Report and Data 2018
Invest Europe Research
The Invest Europe Yearbook is the most comprehensive source for European private equity fundraising, investment and divestment data. With data on more than 1,400 European private equity firms, covering 89% of the €688bn capital under management in Europe.
Research methodology sectoral classification
Invest Europe Research
This document provides the conversion table from Invest Europe sectoral classification to NACE codes.
Invest Europe research methodology and definitions
Invest Europe Research
Publications Archive
H1 2018 European Private Equity Activity
Invest Europe
The H1 2018 activity data report provides a semi-annual review of fundraising, investment and divestment trends for European private equity and venture capital activity. Please note that this data is preliminary and subject to change.
2018 Global Investment Decision Makers Survey
Invest Europe
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
Invest Europe Research
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.
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Central and Eastern Europe Statistics 2017
Invest Europe
An Invest Europe study into private equity activity in Central and Eastern Europe. This report provides annual private equity and venture capital fundraising, investment and divestment statistics for the private equity markets of the CEE region in 2017.
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Julien Krantz
Research
Research Director
Ariane Mortelmans
Research
Research Officer