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By Edward Lee and James May from global law firm Proskauer Rose LLP.

Over the last decade, there has been a remarkable growth in European venture capital fundraising, underlining investors' increasing appetite for innovation and entrepreneurial investments in Europe. While we are witnessing a slight slowdown in the pace of fundraising now, this is driven more by macro elements than issues specific to European venture. LPs continue to have a positive view of venture capital and the European ecosystem continues to develop and weather the headwinds.

Proskauer has released key data that provides a comprehensive analysis of the European venture capital fundraising market. Representing over €11 billion in capital, the team analyzed 32 key data points and conditions from 38 European-focused venture capital funds raised from 2022-2023 ranging in size from €22M-€900 million. The funds were all either specifically focused on Europe or had Europe as a core geography in their investment strategy. Partner Ed Lee and associate James May share their thoughts on the data and what this means for the venture capital fundraising market.

Q1: How have fundraising periods for European venture capital funds evolved recently?

A: The slower rate at which invested capital is being returned to investors as a result of a slowdown in M&A activity and the broader macroeconomic environment in recent months mean that many sponsors have found it more challenging ......................

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