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🌍 Excited to share insights from the Global Private Capital Association (GPCA)'s latest report: "Private Capital in CEE: Building Businesses Against the Backdrop of a War." Here are a few key takeaways: -Growth Amidst Uncertainty: CEE's macroeconomic growth has outpaced Western Europe and the US, establishing the region as a significant growth engine. - Tech Dominance: Tech-enabled companies represented 89% of all private capital investment in CEE in 2023, driven by the region's rich tech talent pool. - Economic Resilience: Ukraine's tech and export-oriented sectors experienced growth in 2023, despite challenges. Poland benefited from Ukrainian migration, boosting consumer spending and workforce skills. - Robust Exit Activity: Exit values in CEE soared to over USD 4 billion in 2023, nearly 5x the previous year, signifying a strong recovery to pre-pandemic levels. - Valuation Caution: The uncertain global landscape has led to a more cautious approach to valuations, affecting deal flow and new investments. - Sustainability and Regional Expansion: CEE firms are focusing on sustainability and regional expansion. - DFIs' Support: Development Finance Institutions play a crucial role in backing new platforms, especially in the energy transition, reflecting a shift towards sustainable investment practices. 💡 These insights underscore CEE's dynamic investment landscape, marked by resilience, innovation, and growth potential. For the full and detailed analysis, explore the full report on the Global Private Capital Association (GPCA) website here: https://lnkd.in/etj7tNmf #PrivateCapital #CEE #InvestmentTrends #TechInnovation #SustainableGrowth

EIB Group President Nadia Calviño: “The EIB Group is itself already a Capital Markets Union instrument. The Action Plan discussed with ministers will help European innovators scale up their business and contribute to channel savings into productive investments, boost innovation, create jobs and lead Europe toward a more robust growth model, ensuring that European companies born in Europe, stay in Europe”.

France continues to be an important destination for foreign direct investments (“FDI”) with 1,194 inbound investments projects last year. For the fifth consecutive year, France has been recognized as the most attractive country in Europe for FDI, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Despite a decline in the number of FDI projects announced in Europe in 2023 (5,694 projects, a 4% decrease compared to 2022) and a volume of FDI remaining significantly below pre-COVID levels (6,653 projects in 2017), France continues to be an appealing destination for foreign investors. https://ow.ly/FOeI50SrwO9

France continues to be an important destination for foreign direct investments (“FDI”) with 1,194 inbound investments projects last year. For the fifth consecutive year, France has been recognized as the most attractive country in Europe for FDI, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Despite a decline in the number of FDI projects announced in Europe in 2023 (5,694 projects, a 4% decrease compared to 2022) and a volume of FDI remaining significantly below pre-COVID levels (6,653 projects in 2017), France continues to be an appealing destination for foreign investors. https://ow.ly/Qhh450SpB6j

France continues to be an important destination for foreign direct investments (“FDI”) with 1,194 inbound investments projects last year. For the fifth consecutive year, France has been recognized as the most attractive country in Europe for FDI, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Despite a decline in the number of FDI projects announced in Europe in 2023 (5,694 projects, a 4% decrease compared to 2022) and a volume of FDI remaining significantly below pre-COVID levels (6,653 projects in 2017), France continues to be an appealing destination for foreign investors. https://ow.ly/UiGi50Src9O

France continues to be an important destination for foreign direct investments (“FDI”) with 1,194 inbound investments projects last year. For the fifth consecutive year, France has been recognized as the most attractive country in Europe for FDI, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Despite a decline in the number of FDI projects announced in Europe in 2023 (5,694 projects, a 4% decrease compared to 2022) and a volume of FDI remaining significantly below pre-COVID levels (6,653 projects in 2017), France continues to be an appealing destination for foreign investors. https://ow.ly/rpbF50Sp7Uy

At today's Eurogroup, President Nadia Calviño discussed with EU Finance Ministers a set of EIB Group initiatives to deepen Europe's capital markets. New measures will unlock private savings and channel them into productive investment, boosting competitiveness and growth. Our Action Plan covers three main areas: ☑️improving market integration for green and digital bonds by continuing to play a key role in the European green bond market; ☑️closing the funding gap throughout the company and innovation cycle, scaling up support for the EU venture capital and private equity markets; ☑️mobilising large-scale investments for EU policy priorities, such as working with the European Commission on a financing platform for housing. Learn more about our plan to foster a stronger Capital Markets Union⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ezA5TuKf

France continues to be an important destination for foreign direct investments (“FDI”) with 1,194 inbound investments projects last year. For the fifth consecutive year, France has been recognized as the most attractive country in Europe for FDI, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Despite a decline in the number of FDI projects announced in Europe in 2023 (5,694 projects, a 4% decrease compared to 2022) and a volume of FDI remaining significantly below pre-COVID levels (6,653 projects in 2017), France continues to be an appealing destination for foreign investors. https://ow.ly/frbW50Sr70Z

France continues to be an important destination for foreign direct investments (“FDI”) with 1,194 inbound investments projects last year. For the fifth consecutive year, France has been recognized as the most attractive country in Europe for FDI, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Despite a decline in the number of FDI projects announced in Europe in 2023 (5,694 projects, a 4% decrease compared to 2022) and a volume of FDI remaining significantly below pre-COVID levels (6,653 projects in 2017), France continues to be an appealing destination for foreign investors. https://ow.ly/yPWN50Sp4Vt

France continues to be an important destination for foreign direct investments (“FDI”) with 1,194 inbound investments projects last year. For the fifth consecutive year, France has been recognized as the most attractive country in Europe for FDI, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Despite a decline in the number of FDI projects announced in Europe in 2023 (5,694 projects, a 4% decrease compared to 2022) and a volume of FDI remaining significantly below pre-COVID levels (6,653 projects in 2017), France continues to be an appealing destination for foreign investors. https://ow.ly/rga750Sq5A0