Europe Private Equity Market Size
| Study Period | 2019- 2028 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2022 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2028 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2021 |
| CAGR | > 5.00 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Europe Private Equity Market Analysis
Europe Private Equity Market has generated a revenue of more than USD 150 Billion in the current year and is expected to register a CAGR of more than 5 % for the forecast period. There was a negative impact of COVID-19 on the Private Equity (PE) Industry in Europe. European Private Equity deal-making dropped to a five-year low during the pandemic, a 13% drop across the same period the year before. COVID-19 caused an unexpected shock to most financial services in Europe, and the full extent of its impact was difficult to predict. At the onset of the pandemic, the immediate focus was to stabilize existing portfolios.
Now PE players are returning to sourcing and executing new investment opportunities. The majority of survey respondents, more than 55%, expect to make selective new investments.
European Growth PE funds account for 17% of annual European private equity fundraising, compared to 5% only five years ago. European private equity fundraising reached EURO 118 billion (USD 129.6 Billion) in the current year. The scale of the market's growth allows players to find ample opportunity even in its subsegments. Actors in the market have different preferences, resources, and capabilities. This reflects their particular positioning in the overall market. Private Equity market development is majorly supported by a considerable rise in the demand for products and services offered by this industry.
Europe Private Equity Market Trends
Family Owned Companies Witnessing Majority Shareholding in Private Equity Industry of Europe
In European Private Equity Market, family-owned companies are the main source of the Private Equity Market as they contribute a maximum share of the sector, followed by other non-public sectors, either by Venture Capital Funding or Buy-outs where the investor will acquire more than 50% stake of the company. 70% of the majority shareholding in family-owned companies adapting Private Equity funding followed by secondary buy-outs witnessing 50%, parts of group/carve-outs showing 41% segment funded by Private Equity, 14% from insolvent companies/ distressed deals sector, 13% out of listed companies which are going to be private and 13% from minority investments.
Technology Industry Witnessing Maximum M&A Transactions through Private Equity Involvement
In recent years, Technology & Media Industry showed the maximum M&A transactions through Private Equity Involvement in Europe, witnessing 90% Mergers and Acquisition Transaction through Private Equity Involvement, followed by the Pharmaceuticals sector showing 81%, Business Services showing 59%, Financial Services showing 41%, Consumer Retail showing 29%, Industrial Goods and Engineering showing 26%, Energy and Utilities showing 18%, Chemicals Industry showing 18%, Building and Construction Sector at 11% and Automative stood at 7%. This made the upward trend of Private Equity Funding in Europe, and an estimated upward trend is seen throughout the forecast period.
Europe Private Equity Industry Overview
The European Private Equity Market is highly competitive and fragmented as the Private Equity business mechanism and growth-oriented approaches are undertaken by the leading companies in this market. The report highlights the numerous strategic initiatives, such as new business deals and collaborations, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, product launches, and technological upgradation, implemented by the leading market contenders to set a firm foot in the market. The key players in the market are Spring Hill Management, Oakley Capital, CVC, Permira Partners, and Apax.
Europe Private Equity Market Leaders
Oakley Capital
CVC
Permira partners
Apax
IXO Private Equity
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Private Equity Market News
- In February 2023, Oakley Capital raises a record Euro 2.85 Billion (USD 3.13 Billion) for its fifth flagship fund. Oakley will continue to invest behind the long-term megatrends that have underpinned growth and returns across economic cycles, including the consumer shift to online, business migration to the Cloud, and the growing global demand for quality, accessible education.
- In February 2023, Apax is looking to acquire up to 40% stake primarily from the two existing investors, Advent International and Bain Capital, valuing the company at USD 2.1 billion. This will give the company a better hold of the market and better plan its investment strategies.
Europe Private Equity Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS AND INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.3 Market Restraints
4.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.5 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.5.4 Threat of Substitutes
4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6 Insights of Technology Innovations in the Market
4.7 Insights on Regulatory Landscape Governing the Market
4.8 Impacts of COVID-19 on the Market
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 By Investment Type
5.1.1 Large Cap
5.1.2 Mid Cap
5.1.3 Small Cap
5.2 By Application
5.2.1 Early Stage Venture Capital Investment
5.2.2 Private Equity
5.2.3 Leverage Buyout
5.3 By Geography
5.3.1 Italy
5.3.2 Germany
5.3.3 France
5.3.4 Switzerland
5.3.5 United Kingdom
5.3.6 Rest of Europe
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Market Concentration Overview
6.2 Company Profiles
6.2.1 Apax Partners
6.2.2 AXA Private Equity
6.2.3 Permira and Partners Group
6.2.4 CVC Capital Partners
6.2.5 Spring Hill Management
6.2.6 Soft Bank Vision Fund
6.2.7 IXO Private Equity
6.2.8 Heartland
6.2.9 Oakley Capital
6.2.10 Accent Equity Partners*
6.2.11 Other Key Players
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
8. DISCLAIMER AND ABOUT US
Europe Private Equity Industry Segmentation
Private equity is a type of alternative investment that makes investments in or buys private businesses that are not publicly traded. Europe Private Equity is one of the fastest-growing Private Equity industries as businesses and people prefer the digitization of choosing a financial product for their investment evaluation and payments. A complete background analysis of the Europe Private Equity Market, which includes an assessment of the economy, market overview, market size estimation for key segments, emerging trends in the market, market dynamics, and key company profiles, is covered in the report.
The Europe Private Equity Market is segmented by Investment type (Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Small Cap), by Application (Early Stage Venture Capitals, Private Equity, and Leveraged Buyouts), and by Geography (Italy, German, France, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe). The report offers market size and forecasts for Europe Private Equity Market in value (USD million) for the above segments.
| By Investment Type | |
| Large Cap | |
| Mid Cap | |
| Small Cap |
| By Application | |
| Early Stage Venture Capital Investment | |
| Private Equity | |
| Leverage Buyout |
| By Geography | |
| Italy | |
| Germany | |
| France | |
| Switzerland | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Rest of Europe |
Europe Private Equity Market Research FAQs
What is the current Europe Private Equity Market size?
The Europe Private Equity Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2023-2028).
Who are the key players in Europe Private Equity Market?
Oakley Capital, CVC, Permira partners, Apax and IXO Private Equity are the major companies operating in the Europe Private Equity Market.
Europe Private Equity Industry Report
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