Uncertainty is the new normal

We were honoured to once again serve as the Lead Sponsor of this year’s Venture Capital Forum, a premier event for Europe’s LPs and GPs dedicated to venture capital investment. Our involvement highlighted Bryan, Garnier & Co’s continued commitment to supporting innovation and growth within the European Venture Capital ecosystem.

This year, our Managing Partner, Greg Revenu, delivered a highly anticipated Market Overview, where he shared valuable insights on the latest trends shaping the venture capital landscape.

Additionally, Julien Polenne, our Managing Director of Private Capital Markets, expertly chaired the Forum, leading impactful discussions on the future of VC in Europe.

 

Key Takeaways from the Forum 

The Latest Trends in the European VC Ecosystem: Greg Revenu’s keynote speech was filled with data-driven insights highlighting the key trends and challenges currently facing the venture capital industry in Europe. 

Short-Term Outlook for VC Fundraising: This in-depth analysis looked into the challenges and opportunities surrounding venture capital fundraising in 2024, amidst ongoing market volatility. 

Valuation Challenges: This panel focused on the complexities of navigating valuations in an uncertain economic environment, emphasising the importance of fair value assessments. 

Transformative Investments: There was an exploration of high-growth sectors like healthcare and deep tech, highlighting the balance between the risks and opportunities these transformative areas present.

Maximising Exit Strategies: Strategic insights were shared on optimising exit opportunities, which remain a key concern for investors in today’s venture capital landscape. 

 

Our team had the pleasure of connecting with venture capital leaders, exchanging valuable insights, and participating in thoughtful discussions on the future of VC.

We would like to extend our thanks to the event organisers for another successful edition of the Venture Capital Forum, and we are proud to have been a part of shaping the future of venture capital investment.

Invest Europe is the world’s largest association of private capital providers. They represent Europe’s private equity, venture capital and infrastructure investment firms, as well as their investors, including some of Europe’s largest pension funds and insurers. Invest Europe’s aim is to promote a better understanding of private equity that enables our members to invest capital and expertise into improving businesses and generating returns for investors, free from unnecessary regulation and constraints. Invest Europe’s members take a long-term approach to investing in privately-held companies, from start-ups to established firms. They inject not only capital but dynamism, innovation and expertise. This commitment helps create healthy and sustainable companies across Europe, securing millions of jobs and delivering strong returns for leading pension funds and insurers whose members depend on them for their retirements.