Author's Profile

Nicolas Moura, CFA, CAIA

Senior Research Analyst, EMEA Private Capital

Nicolas Moura, CFA, CAIA, is a senior EMEA private capital research analyst at PitchBook, where he covers the PE and VC markets in Europe. He publishes quarterly core reports as well as analyst notes on various topics. Prior to PitchBook, Moura worked as an equity research analyst first at Berenberg Bank and then at Mirabaud, transitioning from being a sector analyst to a generalist.

Moura received a bachelor’s degree in economics and business from University College of London (UCL) and a master’s degree in finance from Imperial College Business School. He is based in PitchBook’s London office.

Nicolas Moura

Articles by Nicolas Moura

Italy Market Snapshot

The Q3 2026 Italy Market Snapshot provides an overview of macroeconomic and microeconomic trends in the region spanning both private and public markets.
October 27, 2026

France Market Snapshot

The Q3 2026 France Market Snapshot provides an overview of macroeconomic and microeconomic trends in the region spanning both private and public markets.
October 23, 2026

Private by Choice: Europe’s Rise in PE Take-Privates

Europe is nearing one of its strongest years for public-to-private buyouts—driven by megafunds and waning public market appeal. We examine why the UK leads and what it means for GPs and LPs.
October 15, 2026

Global M&A Report

The Q3 2026 Global M&A Report provides an overview of key factors shaping global mergers and acquisitions, breaking down the industry by region and vertical.
October 8, 2026

European PE Breakdown

The Q3 2026 European PE Breakdown presents a data-driven overview of the key trends defining the European private equity landscape.
October 5, 2026

Global PE First Look

The First Looks are a preliminary release of top-line private equity industry figures for the global, US, European, and Asia-Pacific markets, intended as a first-to-market source of key datasets and findings.
September 30, 2026

European football’s private market connections

Investors have pushed into the niche asset class, snapping up stakes in multiple teams at a time when many clubs are in financial straits from pandemic-era losses.
September 8, 2026

UK Private Capital Breakdown

The 2026 UK Private Capital Breakdown examines the region’s PE and VC markets and analyzes recent events’ impacts on these spaces.
August 6, 2026

Southern Europe Private Capital Breakdown

The 2026 Southern Europe Private Capital Breakdown examines the region’s PE and VC markets and analyzes recent events’ impacts on these spaces.
August 3, 2026

France Market Snapshot

The Q2 2026 France Market Snapshot provides an overview of macroeconomic and microeconomic trends in the region spanning both private and public markets.
July 17, 2026