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New record for European private capital under management as industry reaches €1.15tn in 2023

2023 was a landmark year for Invest Europe as we celebrated our 40th anniversary with events, new publications and communications that highlighted private equity and venture capital’s contribution to Europe’s economy and society.

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00 mon 2024

Invest Europe calls for bold action to drive innovation and transition ahead of European elections

Setting the industry standard for ESG reporting” encompasses the most comprehensive and advanced guide on ESG reporting in the private capital sector.

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00 mon 2024

Europe sets 3rd-highest fundraising total ever in 2023, as private equity, growth, venture capital investments reach €100bn for 4th year...

Our refreshed and restructured Professional Standards Handbook, offering practical guidance and tools to support members in their day-to-day activities.

RISK MANAGEMENT: PUBLICATIONS
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Positioned for the Challenge: Capital Under Management & Dry Powder 2023

This preliminary paper outlines interpretations that Invest Europe member firms might adopt when applying...

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00 mon 2024

Comments Paper on IOSCO's Thematic Analysis on Private Finance

In this paper Invest Europe responds to some of the assertions made by IOSCO in its Thematic Analysis on Private finance.

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00 mon 2024

Investing in Europe: Private Equity activity 2022

The most comprehensive and authoritative source of fundraising, investment, & divestment data, covering over 1,750 firms and 94% of the €846bn in capital under...

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Invest Europe Paper on the EU ESG Ratings Regulation

This preliminary paper outlines interpretations that Invest Europe member firms might adopt when applying the new EU ESG Ratings Regulation in the...

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00 mon 2024

Positioned for the Challenge: Capital Under Management & Dry Powder 2022

The report shows the European private equity and venture capital industry’s step up in scale and investment capacity...

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Invest Europe response to ESAs Call for Evidence on Greenwashing

In this response, we share our views on the possible features and risks of greenwashing in the financial services sector.

ESG: REPORTING
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Reporting
00 mon 2024

ESG Reporting Guidelines: Setting the industry standard for ESG reporting

2023 was a landmark year for Invest Europe as we celebrated our 40th anniversary with events, new publications and communications that highlighted private equity and venture capital’s contribution to Europe’s economy and society.

Reporting
00 mon 2024

The challenges in ESG reporting for venture capital

VC fund managers are facing quite a few challenges when it comes to ESG reporting. Some are specific to VC; others are more general and also apply to PE firms.

Reporting
00 mon 2024

Achievable ESG reporting

It is important for investors and VC firms to have achievable objectives for the ESG performance of their portfolio companies. Clear channels of communication are highly important from the outset and will help to ensure that all parties are on the same...

ESG: REPORTING
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Invest Europe Paper on the EU ESG Ratings Regulation

This preliminary paper outlines interpretations that Invest Europe member firms might adopt when applying the new EU ESG Ratings Regulation in the...

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00 mon 2024

Professional Standards Handbook

This Invest Europe GP-LP reporting template is a voluntary tool and reference for members, distinguishing between "Recommended" metrics, which are in line with existing industry reporting practices...

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The insight: keeping an eye on the horizon

Invest Europe has teamed up with global management consultancy firm, Arthur D. Little, to gather investor and fund manager views for the third annual pan-European...

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ESG KPI report 2024

The Invest Europe ESG KPI Report is the first annual ESG and sustainability data survey to track the industry’s efforts in tackling issues such as climate change, female under-representation and bribery...

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ESG KPI report 2023

The Invest Europe ESG KPI Report is the first annual ESG and sustainability data survey to track the industry’s efforts in tackling issues such as climate change...

Publications
00 mon 2024

Professional Standards Handbook

Invest Europe has provided input to the IPEV Board ahead of the upcoming review of IPEV Valuation Guidelines. In particular, we provide suggestions for how to...

ESG: REPORTING
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The impact of private equity and venture capital

Private equity and venture capital is about building better businesses that create jobs, sustain communities, drive economic growth, and address climate change and sustainability issues, while generating value that translates into returns to support European savers and pensioners in retirement.

Private equity and venture capital success stories

Invest Europe's archive of success stories provides real life examples of how private equity and venture capital transforms businesses across Europe.

Impact for businesses

Private equity supports the ambitions of privately-held companies.

Impact for investors

Private equity creates investment growth for a wide range of investors.

Impact for society

By helping build better businesses private equity has a profound impact on the economy and society.

News
00 mon 2024

Invest Europe 2023 highlights as it celebrates its 40th year

2023 was a landmark year for Invest Europe as we celebrated our 40th anniversary with events, new publications and communications that highlighted private equity and venture capital’s contribution to Europe’s economy and society.

Succeeded in revision of AIFMD, preserving existing delegation models
Secured an exemption for financial services in the Council text
Introduced significant improvements to the liquidity provisions
Long Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) framework
Research
00 mon 2024

Private Equity at Work 2024

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00 mon 2024

How PE/VC support pensions & broader growth, across Europe

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Standards
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GP ESG Due Diligence Guide

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Private capital's role on gender equality

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IE Member Research
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EU Single Market: Joint statement

The most comprehensive and advanced guide on ESG reporting in the private capital sector.

Standards
00 mon 2024

Second edition of our annual KPI survey tracking ESG and sustainability

News
00 mon 2024

How private equity, venture capital support pensioners, and broader growth, across Europe

Policy
00 mon 2024

Best practice guidelines on Investor Reporting in the PE/VC sector

Training
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Fund Secondary Transactions Foundation

News
00 mon 2024

Europe's Mid-Market on the march

Read more in the second in an exclusive series of articles from members of our LP Council

Research
00 mon 2024

State of European Tech 2023

150 unique charts and insights from over 40 industry leaders

Events
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Upcoming event: Venture Capital Forum 2024

This year's Venture Capital​ Forum will be taking place in Amsterdam, on 25-26 September 2024.

IE Member Guides
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Invest Europe ESG Reporting Guidelines

The most comprehensive and advanced guide on ESG reporting in the private capital sector.

IE Member Reports
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ESG KPI Report

The Invest Europe ESG KPI Report is the first annual ESG and sustainability data survey to track the industry’s efforts in tackling key issues.

IE Member Research
00 mon 2024

Investing in Europe: Private Equity activity

The most comprehensive and authoritative source of fundraising, investment, & divestment data in Europe.

IE Member Guides
00 mon 2024

Solvency II member guides

Invest Europe offers its members exclusive guides to policy, compliance, and many current issues affecting the industry.

Interview
00 mon 2024

Interview: Eric de Montgolfier

Invest Europe CEO Eric de Mongolfier explains the association’s role supporting private equity at the cornerstone of Europe’s economy and society.

Feature
00 mon 2024

The impact of private equity and venture capital

The continued innovation and performance of our industry in Europe has resulted in the massive shift in 40 years from a cottage industry to one of the cornerstones of Europe’s economy and societies.