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While private market LPs are holding out from the market, public sector LPs are more important than ever. Public investors like EIF and KFW are stepping up to support Europe's VC landscape, especially critical during economic uncertainties. We invited David Dana of EIF and Christian Roehle of KFW, as well as Joe Schorge of Isomer Capital and Michael Sidgmore of Broadhaven Venture to have a discussion for The State of European Fundraising Report. Here's why we think their support matters for the ecosystem. Brings stability in uncertain times. Public investors provide crucial support, ensuring promising VC funds get a foothold even in downturns. It's shifting our focus. Their investments are increasingly targeting sustainability, climate tech, and disruptive innovation (deep tech, AI, etc.). It creates a lifeline for emerging funds. Public involvement is often vital for not just the first closing of funds but for their very existence. Learn how to navigate the effects of the #TechReset. Get insights from The State of European Fundraising Report. https://buff.ly/3KJ23W3 Delivered to you by EUVC | Isomer Capital | Floww. #EUVC #fundraising #venturecapital #industryreport

Europe's VC scene is feeling the aftershocks of the tech reset. Here's a breakdown of the data: Funding decline. Total capital raised in European VC funds dropped a significant 39% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching €17.2 billion. The number of funds itself also saw a steep decline of 51.5%. LPs & GPs hit the brakes. They are taking a more cautious approach. The "spray and pray" days of exuberant investment are over. Focus on sustainability. Investors are prioritizing companies with strong fundamentals and sustainable business models, not just the next hot trend. The VC landscape is recalibrating. Learn how to navigate the effects of the #TechReset. Get insights from The State of European Fundraising Report. https://buff.ly/4boUlfm Delivered to you by EUVC | Isomer Capital | Floww. #EUVC #fundraising #venturecapital #industryreport

Europe's VC scene is feeling the aftershocks of the tech reset. Here's a breakdown of the data: Funding decline. Total capital raised in European VC funds dropped a significant 39% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching €17.2 billion. The number of funds itself also saw a vertical decline of 51.5%. LPs & GPs hit the brakes. They are taking a more cautious approach. The "spray and pray" days of exuberant investment are over. Focus on sustainability. Investors are prioritizing companies with strong fundamentals and sustainable business models, not just the next hot trend. The VC landscape is recalibrating. Learn how to navigate the effects of the #TechReset. Get insights from The State of European Fundraising Report. https://buff.ly/4boUlfm Delivered to you by EUVC | Isomer Capital | Floww. #EUVC #fundraising #venturecapital #industryreport

📢 Private equity’s resilient performance in Europe in the first half of 2024 📈 According to Moonfare’s mid-year review, the European private equity industry demonstrated strong resilience in the first half of 2024. While global deal value dipped 8.5% from the same period in 2023, fundraising surged, reaching $293 billion across 243 funds. 📊 Notably, European fundraising surged by 42% above 2023 levels, largely due to the concentration of capital in a few mega funds like EQT Fund X, Eighth Cinven Fund, and Apax Fund XI, which raised €22 billion, €13 billion, and €11 billion, respectively. This signals a continued confidence in established managers with strong track records, despite tighter cash flow conditions. As exit conditions improve, the market is well-positioned for a positive rebound, with capital likely to be recycled back to limited partners, driving future commitments and continued growth Read more in the report here: https://lnkd.in/eQEjetyW #PrivateEquity #Investment #Fundraising #MarketUpdate #GPs #LPs Karim BARA Valerie Tixier Nicolas Payet

The European VC fundraising scene is showing a clear trend: experience matters. Let's unpack some data on this from The State of European Fundraising Report. 1/ Why track record matters. In a cautious market, LPs (investors) are prioritizing established funds with a proven history of success. Experienced firms captured 54.5% of the capital raised in 2023. 2/ New opportunities for LPs. This market shift presents a golden opportunity for LPs to build relationships with top-tier VC firms. Firms they might not have accessed before. 3/ Focus on creating value. Investors are seeking firms that prioritize building real value, not just hype. This is a great long-term trend for the industry. If you are en emerging fund manager, the time to build a strong reputation and track record is now. Focus on building a compelling value proposition and demonstrating a clear path to success to attract investors. Learn how to navigate the effects of the #TechReset. Get insights from The State of European Fundraising Report. ➡️ buff.ly/4aYglgi Delivered to you by EUVC | Isomer Capital | Floww. #EUVC #fundraising #venturecapital #industryreport

The European VC fundraising scene is showing a clear trend. Experience matters. Let's unpack some data on this! From The State of European Fundraising Report. 1/ Why track record matters. In a cautious market, LPs (investors) are prioritizing established funds with a proven history of success. Experienced firms captured 54.5% of the capital raised in 2023. 2/ New opportunities for LPs. This market shift presents a golden opportunity for LPs to build relationships with top-tier VC firms. Firms they might not have accessed before. 3/ Focus on creating value. Investors are seeking firms that prioritize building real value, not just hype. This is a great long-term trend for the industry. If you are an emerging fund manager, the time to build a strong reputation and track record is now. Focus on building a compelling value proposition and demonstrating a clear path to success to attract investors. Learn how to navigate the effects of the #TechReset. Get insights from The State of European Fundraising Report. https://buff.ly/4boUlfm Delivered to you by EUVC | Isomer Capital | Floww.  #EUVC #fundraising #venturecapital #industryreport

💡 Some raising advice for early stage businesses at the pre-seed/seed stage from our previous raise. Even though there is less funding available in the UK compared to the US, I've always been super vocal about the incredible incentive the government has put in place in terms of S/EIS. These schemes massively increase liquidity within the startup ecosystem while giving investors an incredible downside protection. If you've not read up on it, time to spin up ChatGPT and get involved! #EISA #EIS #SEIS

In 2023, governments were the biggest source of VC funds, according to a recent report by Invest Europe. Amy from Sifted raised an interesting point about this. While VC raised less capital recently, public funds like European Investment Fund (EIF), Bpifrance, British Business Bank, or KfW Capital stepped in 🏦 💰 Is this a problem? Yes and no. 🙅♂️ It's a problem when public funds substitute private activities. They've been crucial for building a competitive European VC landscape, but once that's achieved, job well done. There's no need to support areas already saturated with venture capital. 👍 However, it's not a problem as long as there's a public interest. Public funds can act as catalysts for new or underserved themes, such as regions outside the big tech hubs or new sectors. They also play a role in increasing diversity in the ecosystem.

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What are your experiences with lump sum funding ❔ The European Commission has been using lump sum funding as a way to simplify EU grants. After a successful pilot during the final years of the #Horizon2020 programme, where it gained popularity among users, this funding approach has been increasingly adopted under Horizon Europe. Lump sum funding aims to reduce administrative burdens and make the grant process more efficient for both beneficiaries and administrators. We'd love to hear from you! Share your experiences and insights on lump sum funding in the comments below.👇 #EUFunding #HorizonEurope #LumpSumFunding #ResearchInnovation