Economic Impact
EVCA has conducted several surveys demonstrating the positive impact private equity and venture capital firms have on the European Economy.
Between 2000 and 2004, European private equty and venture capital-financed companies created over 1 million new jobs. About 630,000 jobs originated from venture investments, whereas buyouts gave rise to 420,000 jobs. The employment grew by an average rate of 5.4% annually over this same period, compared to a 0.7% growth rate of the total employment in the EU25.
Social & Economic Impact of Buyouts
Social & Economic Impact of Venture Capital
Employment Contribution of Private Equity & Venture Capital in Europe
