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SonnyZH

Neanderthal

10y

Wow, how's the volume in Europe compared to the US?

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Matrick

Mentor

Human

10y

I would assume that, given the current hype and rather large numbers of start-ups around Europe, the volume is comparable to the US in terms of investments made. However, I think I read somewhere that the amount invested is less than a third of that invested in similar transactions in the US.

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joeiz

Baboon

10y

The top firms in London are Accel, Index, and Balderton (though I would say Balderton is a notch below the other two). Highland, though not a top brand, has a UK-based vehicle that invests in Europe. Beyond that you have a lot of regional firms such as Amadeus, Atomico, Advent, etc. that invest out of smaller funds.

From what I've heard, dealflow in Europe is currently booming. You have a strong base of repeat entrepreneurs creating companies with strong markets to sell products too. Main problem is the exit environment has been utterly lackluster... how many venture-backed companies with >$1 billion valuations do you hear about coming from Europe? Not that many.

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ametista

Senior Orangutan

10y

Thanks so much, joeiz. Do you know how recruitment is handled by Accel, Balderton and Index?

joeiz

Baboon

10y

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