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From Uber to Ola, check out our analysis of investments in five companies that put VC secondary deals on the map this year. → Read More
Venture investment in fintech has exploded this year, with the rise of challenger banks paying no small part. We take a closer look at seven digital lenders that raised huge rounds in 2018. → Read More
European countries are promoting programmes to increase the number of unicorns born within their borders. But focusing on $1 billion valuations could foster bad habits and be a recipe for disaster. → Read More
Qualcomm's dashed $44 billion deal for NXP is the latest in a long list of thwarted multibillion-dollar deals in Europe. We take a look at the most valuable M&A attempts that never crossed the line → Read More
At the British Venture Capital Association's recent 'High Growth' event, five of the UK's top venture investors shared their thoughts on what it takes for a startup to make it big. → Read More
From football pitches to startup pitches: As the World Cup gets underway, PitchBook takes a look at 11 tournament stars, past and present, looking to hit the back of the net with early-stage deals. → Read More
From football pitches to startup pitches: As the World Cup gets underway, PitchBook takes a look at 11 tournament stars, past and present, looking to hit the back of the net with early-stage deals. → Read More
World Cup holders Germany are famous for nurturing talent from a young age. Which firms are doing the same for the country's startups? → Read More
Point Nine Capital managing partner and co-founder Christoph Janz tells PitchBook how the emergence of founder-friendly funds is driving a healthier European venture ecosystem. → Read More
The Net-a-Porter founder launched Imaginary Ventures in April alongside former 14W partner Nick Brown. They sat down with PitchBook to discuss plans for their $75 million debut retail-focused fund. → Read More
We spoke to the European Commission to find out what's behind its €2.1 billion plan to fill the continent's near-insatiable demand for investment. → Read More
Deal numbers are down and exits are scarce, but PE firms keep piling up the dry powder. Find out the numbers behind these trends and more, using charts from our recent 1Q 2018 European PE Breakdown. → Read More
The number of VC-backed listings in Europe has fallen off a cliff this year, a worrying trend for an industry already subject to long hold periods. → Read More
The continent's buyout houses have scooped up nearly half of the world's committed capital, marking a stark contrast to previously unimpeded US dominance. → Read More
With nearly €50 billion in acquisitions and divestments in the last three years, Sanofi CEO Olivier Brandicourt has led his company through a transformation as the industry undergoes a paradigm shift. → Read More
PitchBook spoke to a number of female founders and investors about what VC and entrepreneurship are like for women in Europe. Here's what they had to say. → Read More
The funds-of-funds programme, launched by the European Investment Fund and European Commission, is an attempt to increase VC vehicle sizes on the continent—as well as attract big investors. → Read More
A play fictionalising the tumultuous events at Uber was always going to draw attention—yet 'Brilliant Jerks' proves its worth with a nuanced and tragic look at entrepreneurship. → Read More
Comcast's £22.1 billion counteroffer for Sky is expected to spark a bidding war for the broadcasting business, adding a new twist to an eight-year saga. → Read More
A glance at the key graphics from our recent 2017 Annual European Venture Report, including data on deals, exits and fundraising. → Read More