Europe-focused private capital AUM has doubled in seven years, rising from €1.3tn in 2015 to reach €2.2tn at the close of 2021. Venture capital is doing particularly well, with COVID-driven innovation attracting investors to the region. However, while venture capital fundraising has held up, private equity fundraising to the end of June 2022 was €34bn, against €136bn across 2021.
Persistent inflation and energy shortages in Europe mean alternative models are more important than ever. Read our report for an update on activity in alternative assets across the region.