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📊 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝟯 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! 🦄 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝘀 - Many of Europe's unicorns, valued during 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮, face challenges as their valuations are now viewed as outdated - Navina Rajan estimates a potential overvaluation of nearly €𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 💰 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 - Though overall deal value has declined, AI remains a strong sector - Notably, Flo Health Inc. became Europe's first femtech unicorn 📈 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁 - Venture debt is on the rise, with €𝟭𝟯.𝟮 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 raised YTD, surpassing last year's total - Companies in cleantech and fintech are increasingly opting for alternative financing 🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 - The exit market is improving, with exit value rising to €𝟮𝟲.𝟮 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝗬 - Southern Europe, particularly through Puig's IPO, has seen notable growth 👩💼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 - Funding for female-founded companies hit its lowest point since 2020 despite overall growth in venture capital - Female founders continue to secure a smaller percentage of deals and capital, highlighting persistent challenges 🌍 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - European venture funds showed better short-term performance in 2023 (-𝟭.𝟲% 𝗜𝗥𝗥 𝘃𝘀. 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 𝗮𝘁 -𝟰.𝟵%) - The long-term outlook still favors US funds due to a more developed exit market #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #EuropeanVC #InvestmentTrends  #Startups #ExitStrategy #Fundraising #Tech #UnicornValuations #AI #Fintech #Cleantech

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Venture capital can create jobs by increasing investment in technology startups that drive innovation. This support helps create jobs, foster technological advancements, and stimulate regional development, ultimately contributing to a more dynamic and competitive economy.

What happened to venture capital in 2023, and what's the outlook for 2024? 5 fundraising trends for European vc firms: (via Rundit & PitchBook) 1. European VC deal value experienced a sharp decline of 45.7% from the previous year, amounting to €57.1 billion. 2. There was a 20.4% decrease in the estimated number of VC rounds compared to 2022, returning to pre-pandemic levels before the pandemic.   3. The late-stage sector saw the most considerable decrease in deal value, with a reduction of 50.6%. 4. Early-stage venture capital was comparatively less affected but still reached a 36.1% drop from 2022, totaling €16.6 billion in deal value. 5. The total value generated by acquisitions, which made up almost 80% of European VC-backed exit value, fell by 60.7% from 2022. IPO values fell by 90.2%, reaching a mere €1.4 billion in 2023. The overall VC-backed exit value in Europe reached a decade-low at €11.8 billion. 6. A total of 141 VC funds closed in 2023, amounting to €17.2 billion. This represented a decline of 51.5% in the number of funds and 39% in the value from the previous year, hitting the lowest annual total in ten years. Full report in comments 👇 #startups #vc #tech #VentureCapital #founders #europe #VentureCapital #VCTrends2024 #EuropeanVC #StartupFunding #InvestmentOutlook #FundraisingTrends #TechInvestment #InnovationFinance #GrowthCapital

🚀 Launched today 🚀 Our new Venture Capital Report highlights European VC’s contribution to a stronger European economy and a better society. It digs deeper than ever into the data, including figures on fundraising, investment, returns to investors and job creation, to provide an unparalleled analysis of Europe’s venture capital industry. "Innovation is Europe's lifeblood—more critical than ever for a thriving, sustainable future. Venture capital is hardwired for this, fueling startups that improve lives, tackle the challenges of the energy and digital transitions, and sharpen Europe's global edge." Eric de Montgolfier, CEO of Invest Europe. Download the full report here (members only) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7ZUdcf3 #BuildingBetterBusinesses #VCReport #VentureCapital #VC #VCimpact

Another comprehensive study from the Invest Europe team called “Venture Capital: Fuelling European Innovation”. This report dives into Europe’s vibrant VC industry including the amounts invested, jobs created, and the great returns generated to investors. Endotronix, a digital health and medtech pioneer dedicated to tackling heart failure and funded by Seroba., is one of the examples mentioned in this report. European VC have a critical role to play to further fuel these innovative companies. We are proud to contribute, amongst our LifeSciences European peers, to improve lives, coupled with financial successes. #BuildingBetterBusinesses #VCReport #VentureCapital #VC #VCimpact

Which are the sectors/ segments attracting interest from Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) funds? Which CVCs have been the most active in the last quarter? Which stage of the fund raising process are they playing a part in? Find out more on our quarterly publication focusing exclusively on deal activity in the CVC ecosystem! #corporateventurecapital #venturecapital #dealactivity #M&A #fundraising #aranca

🇳🇱🤖 4impact capital, a Dutch venture capital firm, has announced the close of its second fund, raising €68 million. This SFDR Article 9 fund focuses on early-stage digital and sustainability startups in North-Western Europe. It provides scalable solutions for global challenges while delivering strong financial returns. 📈 Investors in Fund II include notable supporters such as Invest-NL, the European Investment Fund (EIF), and Oost NL, underscoring confidence in 4impact’s mission. 4impact Capital plans to invest in around 25 companies at the Seed and Series A stages, emphasising sectors integrating digitisation and sustainability, especially in Benelux, DACH, and the Nordics. 🤖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/evnSYv-d Pauline Wink Ali Najafbagy Jellie Banga #tech #funding #news #VC #startup #technology #EUtech

South Africa’s Tech Sector Attracts Significant VC Investment Surge The technology sector is spearheading investment within South Africa’s start-up ecosystem, even amid challenging macroeconomic conditions. This insight comes from the South African Venture Capital Association (Savca), which unveiled the findings of its 2023 Venture Capital Survey on Monday. The survey indicates that South African start-ups secured R3.3-billion in VC funding last year, with an […] More The post South Africa’s Tech Sector Attracts Significant VC Investment Surge appeared first on Tech In Africa. https://lnkd.in/gtPqY7Nz

🎸 Just reviewed the latest report from Invest Europe on the VC ecosystem. Mixed feelings when looking at the past 24 months, but when you take a step back and analyze the last 10 years, the upward trajectory is clear. Europe’s innovation hubs are thriving and showing strong growth 🌍 Venture Capital is Powering Europe’s Future! In the last decade, over €143.6 billion was invested into 26,100 startups, with €16.5 billion in 2023 alone. Despite global challenges, Europe continues to show resilience, with investment levels three times higher than in 2014. 📉 European venture capital fundraising dropped significantly in 2023, raising €14.2 billion—42% lower than 2022 and 21% below the average of the previous five years. Early-stage fundraising saw the sharpest decline (42%), while later-stage fundraising fell by 29% 🚀 Looking at the bigger picture over the past decade, Southern Europe has experienced an impressive 6.3x growth in venture capital fundraising! 🌟 France & Benelux have also stood out with a 3.7x increase, while the Nordics have expanded their VC ecosystem by 3.4x. 💡 World-Class Returns: European venture capital funds have outperformed North America and the rest of the world over the last 10 years, delivering over 20% annual returns, proving that Europe is a leader in innovation and high-growth potential! https://lnkd.in/dsSYiJmu 👉 You can download the report here: https://lnkd.in/d3UMAirG #VentureCapital #Innovation #Europe SpainCap