BELGIUM LUXEMBOURG BELGIUM LUXEMBOURG ALUMNI SIGN UP Search form SEARCH The insight: how Europe’s private equity industry is anchoring long-term investors Pan-European market sentiment survey November 2021 Private equity The European private equity industry has been resilient in the face of great disruption – and thanks to that resilience has imbued fund managers and investors with greater confidence about the future. Invest Europe’s data for the first half of 2021 shows a remarkable rebound from the same period of last year. Private equity investment levels reached a new high in the first half, putting the industry on track for another strong year and potentially new records in 2021. Fundraising is in line with the high levels achieved in recent years, while exits have improved and similarly echo recent averages. Far from simply embracing a return to business as usual, the responses from our market sentiment survey indicate that private equity is also treading a new path. The pandemic has had many clear and negative impacts on people and communities, but it has also driven positive change in the businesses. For example, new flexible ways of working for staff and the move to greater digitalization at great speed, which will help build a more innovative and competitive Europe on the world stage. The greatest shift – and a theme that runs throughout the survey – is increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. From more attention by General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) to ESG in their day-to-day operations, to greater importance placed on ESG risks and opportunities in due diligence, private equity firms are embracing more sustainable and responsible investment. As a long-term investor, private equity is a cornerstone of the European economy. Having provided support for businesses through the recent downturn, the industry is providing capital and direction for companies in the recovery. The aim is stronger, more resilient businesses that support growth and transformation across Europe and contribute to a better society long term. This report is based on a pan-European survey that was conducted by Invest Europe and Arthur D. Little during the months of July and August 2021. It consolidates the outcomes from 100 Limited Partners (LPs) and 150 General Partners (GPs) across geographies. LP and GP respondents represent the private-industry diversity in Europe in terms of geographical footprint, industry sectors covered and investment strategy/stage. This publication also integrates extracts from Invest Europe’s report “Investing in Europe: Private Equity Activity H1 2021”, issued in November 2021. Download full report This report was written by: < PREVIOUS Elixir of the afterlife Predicting post-exclusivity market situations for medicines past midpoint of the product lifecycle NEXT > Beyond banking Is there an opportunity for banks to go beyond banking in the UAE? Follow us Admin Legal information Cookie Policy Notice of Privacy This site uses cookies and gives you control over what you want to activate OK, accept all Deny all cookies Personalize Privacy policy