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Meet the most valuable venture-backed companies across Europe [interactive graphic]
The European VC ecosystem has been rapidly evolving in recent years, and it’s no longer just London that creating household names. Check out the most valuable VC-backed companies across the continent. → Read More
Next big thing: Oiltech
Proptech, insurtech, femtech, lawtech and even MADtech (the confluence of marketing, advertising and technology)—whether you call them buzzwords or not, they are all an indication of how technology and data are disrupting traditional verticals. This is evident in the current crop of startup founders. Several stem from traditional sectors and, with the proliferation of technology, have a vision… → Read More
Why this VC puts efficiency above unicorns
Nauta Capital GP Carles Ferrer Roqueta gives his take on the retail apocalypse narrative and discusses why his firm's efficient investing mantra is more important than ever. → Read More
Impact investing: A multitrillion-dollar market in the making
Apax Partners co-founder and impact investing advocate Sir Ronald Cohen outlines what needs to be done to turn the much-discussed investment strategy into a multitrillion-dollar market. → Read More
Impact investing: A multitrillion-dollar market in the making
Apax Partners co-founder and impact investing advocate Sir Ronald Cohen outlines what needs to be done to turn the much-discussed investment strategy into a multitrillion-dollar market. → Read More
The Swiss fascination with all things crypto
Why is Switzerland putting so much talent and effort into becoming the world leading cryptographic ecosystem? The answer is surprising—and partly driven by a banking law that dates back to 1934. → Read More
Pot of gold? Inside Europe's evolving cannabis market
As Canada prepares to embrace legalised marijuana, Europe is beginning to rethink its position and investors are taking notice. But what would a legal European cannabis market look like? → Read More
Airbnb treads carefully as regulator demands transparency
Airbnb appears to have learnt from past mistakes and is taking a more conciliatory approach after been told by EU regulators to become more transparent. → Read More
Country Focus: Germany's thriving private markets command attention
In the newest edition of our Country Focus series, we take a comprehensive look at VC, PE and exit activity in Germany. → Read More
11 World Cup stars hoping to score with VC investments
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
11 World Cup stars hoping to score with VC investments
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
VCs in the stadium: 5 takeaways from PitchBook’s Football Day
More than 60 private market investors joined the PitchBook team for our City Football Day. In addition to the action on the field, we spoke to five VCs about the current state of the industry. → Read More
Payments deals in overdrive as Adyen announces IPO plans
Adyen has announced plans to list shares in Amsterdam, providing further evidence that the payments landscape is being redrawn. → Read More
Meet the VC who says impact investing can exceed average returns
The general belief is still often that doing good with investments will almost always result in lower returns. Not so, says Alex Pitt, the co-founder of impact investor Mustard Seed. → Read More
Demystifying SoftBank’s dealmaking strategy
With its massive Vision Fund, SoftBank has been taking stakes in high-profile private businesses across numerous sectors and geographies. But what do all of these investments actually add up to? → Read More
Q&A: AllianzGI's Andreas Utermann on MiFID II and fintech
PitchBook discussed the implementation of MiFID II with Andreas Utermann, the CEO and Global CIO of Allianz Global Investors. → Read More
EU court rules Uber is a taxi company, not a digital service
The European Court of Justice has classified Uber as a transport company rather than a digital service, dealing the ridehailing giant a further blow as it seeks to expand in Europe. → Read More
Valuations soar as payments bonanza continues
Hellman & Friedman is set to acquire Scandinavian payments company Nets in a deal valued at around $5.3 billion, further underscoring investor interest in the sector. → Read More
What Uber can learn from Airbnb in Germany
Airbnb is edging towards a legal victory in Germany, which may contain some lessons for ridehailing giant Uber. → Read More
UK, EU look to batten down the hatches on foreign takeovers
Both the UK and EU have proposed legislation to protect businesses deemed vital to national interests from overseas takeovers. But is there more to this than meets the eye? → Read More