€2.1 billion to boost venture capital investment in Europe’s innovative start-ups

The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have launched a Pan-European Venture Capital Funds-of-Funds programme (VentureEU) to boost investment in innovative start-up and scale-up companies across Europe. Europe boasts a wealth of talent, world-class researchers and skilled entrepreneurs, but it can do better at turning that excellence into success stories. Access to risk Read more about €2.1 billion to boost venture capital investment in Europe’s innovative start-ups[…]

Capital Markets Union: EU agrees to more support for venture capital and social enterprises

Small and growing companies and social enterprises will enjoy better access to finance, thanks to EU rules agreed today by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. The revamped rules are part of the Commission’s drive to stimulate venture capital investments in the EU, a core objective of its Capital Markets Union (CMU) project. Read more about Capital Markets Union: EU agrees to more support for venture capital and social enterprises[…]