Entrepreneurship is of key importance to the economic recovery of the Eurozone. According to Drte Hppner, Secretary General of the EVCA (European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association), there is a huge demand for long-term investment capital. Companies that want to grow and finance this growth need capital. But these days, asking a bank for a loan is not the best solution. Private equity might be an interesting alternative for company financing, especially because it is much more than just pure capital: it is smart capital that offers access to a unique pool of knowledge and networks. On the other hand, there is a growing supply of long-term investment capital that is looking for high returns in a low yield environment. The PE industry, and here...
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