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PRINT THIS PAGE European venture capital: the path to maturity11/10/2006. Source: Euromoney Institutional Investor. Iggy Bassi, Monitor Group; Argo Global Capital 
This article outlines the dynamics within the European venture capital market in terms of sourcing deal flow, investing and exits, highlighting key emerging trends and challenges since 2000. This is a sample chapter from the book Structuring European Private Equity. ‘A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.’
(Sir Francis Bacon: English author and philosopher (1561–1626))
This chapter identifies how European funds can develop options to meet these challenges and raise the likelihood of improved investment performance. Through expanding market reach and improving organisational capability the European VC industry will continue transitioning from a local supplier of capital towards a global service provider.
The frontiers of the European venture market are changing fast, representing new challenges and opportunities for venture funds, investors and entrepreneurs. The key strategic challenge for European VC funds is to recognise the current wave of global market and geopolitical trends and position themselves in a timely and innovative manner to justify sustained limited partner interest and continue supporting entrepreneurship.
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