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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Total fundraising in Europe during 2021 reached €118bn (US$ 124.27bn), 7% above 2020's figure and the highest level ever recorded, said a study by Invest Europe, an association representing private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure firms in Europe.
According to the study, a record number of 841 funds raised capital during the year, the highest number of funds recorded ever.
Funds of funds & other asset managers provided 23% of funds raised, followed by pension funds (20%), and family offices &private individuals (15%). Capital from France & Benelux accounted for the highest proportion of fundraising (31%), followed by North America (19%). In total, 32% was committed by investors from outside Europe.
The study revealed that venture fundraising saw a record year in 2021, with €18bn raised during the year. This amount is 14% above the €16bn seen in 2020. Funds focusing on all stages of Venture continued to raise the largest share (50%), whilst there was a strong increase in amounts raised by early-stage funds from the year before (34%).
Meanwhile, a record number of 350 venture funds raised capital in 2021. The top sources of funds were family offices & private individuals (20%), and corporate investors (18%). The France & Benelux region continued to be the principal source of capital.
Buyout fundraising reached €71bn in 2021, level with the average for the previous five years. 181 buyout funds raised capital in 2021, whic...................... To view our full article Click here
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