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Leah Hodgson

Senior Venture Capital Reporter

Leah Hodgson is a London-based senior reporter for PitchBook, covering the venture capital ecosystem across Europe and the Middle East. Leah, who joined PitchBook in 2018, graduated from the University of Surrey with a BA in international politics with French. She has previously been a radio reporter in France. She later turned to financial journalism, covering the wealth management industry.

Articles by Leah Hodgson

PE wants retail investors’ money—but are they eager to give it?

PE firms are increasingly targeting retail investors as capital commitments from traditional sources dips. But those investors may not be entirely sold.
November 8, 2024

VC funding for European femtech reaches record heights

Women’s health needs are getting more attention and VC appetite for femtech is following.
November 7, 2024

European AI enjoys a surge of VC mega-rounds

VC dealmaking for European AI startups is pacing 20% higher than last year’s annual total.
November 5, 2024

Balderton Capital GP on supporting startup founder mental health

Balderton’s survey found that over two-thirds of entrepreneurs agree that burnout is a significant problem in the startup ecosystem.
November 1, 2024

Flywheel Capital on solving inefficiencies of VC secondaries market

Venture secondaries have become increasingly popular as GPs and LPs struggle for liquidity.
October 30, 2024

Capital-gains tax hikes in new UK budget draw private market protests

The Labour government delivered its first budget with tax increases that some investors say will limit growth of the industry in the UK.
October 30, 2024

Fintech startup Moniepoint defies Africa’s VC slowdown with $110M Series C

VC dealmaking for African fintech startups has dropped significantly this year.
October 29, 2024

A year on, war has not undone Israeli VC—but leaves indelible mark

VC funding in Israel is expected to dip this year, but the ecosystem has fared better than most estimated.
October 25, 2024

Vinted sews up $5.4B valuation after secondary sale

Lithuania-based Vinted’s latest deal comes amid a spate of secondary share sales.
October 24, 2024

Venture debt activity picks up in Europe

The year is on track for its third-highest level of venture debt deal value on record.
October 22, 2024