Roundtable
Altered state
Beset by recession and inappropriate legislation, European venture has been forced to adapt to its changing circumstances. Six top VCs discuss shrinking fund sizes, the move towards seed-stage investment, and the sectors that still promise sizeable returns.
Published Monday, 21 June 2010.
Turning point
Turnaround deals were thin on the ground last year as failing businesses were given unprecedented lifelines. Seven of the industry’s key players discuss the possibility of partnering with recalcitrant banks, and how distressed investment will come to the fore once the upturn begins.
Published Monday, 21 June 2010.
Every second counts
Against all expectations, 2009 was another quiet year for the secondaries industry. Five of the market’s most respected players discuss what went wrong and why 2010 will prove different
Published Wednesday, 19 May 2010.
Gaining credit in the crunch
These are easy times for no one, but while a discredited LBO market has been brought to its knees, Europe’s VCs are standing tall.
Published Wednesday, 23 September 2009.
