Report: Outlook for PE Fundraising in Europe Improving

Expectations for private equity fundraising in Europe are improving despite continued weakness in the first half of the year, according to InvestEurope and consultant Arthur Little’s report “The Insight: State of the European Private Equity Industry,” published November 12.

The report attributed the improvement in sentiments to perceived macroeconomic recovery in the region. The report found that 27% of general partners expect improvement in fundraising activities over the next 12 months, compared with 20% in the prior-year period. For limited partners, 21% are optimistic regarding fundraising improvements, marking an increase from 19% a year ago.

In addition to macroeconomic strengthening, the report attributed the improving sentiment to the stabilization of inflation in Europe and monetary policy easing in the region. However, the report also cautioned about underlying risks from political factors, including a new government in the US that could trigger new trade wars with Europe and China.

Source: https://www.investeurope.eu/research/publications/?keyword=H1%202024%20European%20Private%20Equity%20Activity#search-filter-container