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With the end of cheap money, can private debt pick up the slack?

July 1, 2022

PE investment rides on Europe's transport recovery

July 1, 2022

Mapping Central and Eastern Europe's VC ecosystem

June 28, 2022

Plural taps Europe's seasoned founders to find early-stage opportunities

June 27, 2022

UK likely to greenlight PE-backed takeover of defense group Ultra Electronics after concessions

June 24, 2022

Q&A: Lakestar explains the UK's $1.8T growth funding gap

June 23, 2022

SumUp settles for €8B valuation as fintech startups lower targets
VC Valuations

SumUp settles for €8B valuation as fintech startups lower targets

June 23, 2022

UK payments specialist SumUp's has raised €590 million at an €8 billion valuation, well below the €20 billion it was reportedly seeking earlier this year, as market pressure continues to drive down valuations in the fintech sector.
GIC, APG agree to student housing deal as demand grows
Europe

GIC, APG agree to student housing deal as demand grows

June 22, 2022

Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and Dutch pension fund APG have agreed to take control of The Student Hotel at a €2.1 billion valuation (around $2.2 billion) with students returning to campus as the pandemic eases.

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HR tech company Personio hits $8.5B valuation with extension round
hr tech

HR tech company Personio hits $8.5B valuation with extension round

June 22, 2022

Munich-based Personio has raised another $200 million for its Series E, increasing its valuation by 35%.
LocalGlobe raises $500M to fund Europe's 'New Palo Alto' amid rebrand
VC Fundraising

LocalGlobe raises $500M to fund Europe's 'New Palo Alto' amid rebrand

June 20, 2022

LocalGlobe has rebranded to Phoenix Court Group as it raises $500 million in new funds for its multi-stage strategy.
PE executives brace for uncertainty and fewer deals amid economic turmoil
PE Fundraising

PE executives brace for uncertainty and fewer deals amid economic turmoil

June 17, 2022

The prospect of fewer deals and a tough economic environment for portfolio companies cast a pall over the SuperReturn private equity conference in Berlin.
BlackRock fund strategy backs Europe's bid to cut reliance on Russian energy
Energy

BlackRock fund strategy backs Europe's bid to cut reliance on Russian energy

June 16, 2022

BlackRock launched a new fund strategy that will focus on renewable energy infrastructure, with around half of the investment focusing on Europe as it looks to pivot away from fossil fuels in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
VC market faces 'rational reality' reset, investors warn
VC Valuations

VC market faces 'rational reality' reset, investors warn

June 16, 2022

Venture investors expect a widespread reset in investment activity as the market shifts to favor sustainability over hypergrowth.
SoftBank's listing plans for chipmaker Arm are a boost for UK market
London

SoftBank's listing plans for chipmaker Arm are a boost for UK market

June 16, 2022

The UK's efforts to have local tech companies list in London seem to be bearing fruit, with reports that SoftBank is considering a partial float of UK-based chip designer Arm.
Mapping the UK, Ireland VC ecosystem
United Kingdom

Mapping the UK, Ireland VC ecosystem

June 9, 2022

We've mapped out some of the key trends that have shaped the UK and Ireland over the past decade.