Rikke Eckhoff talks to Index Ventures' Ben Holmes about his predictions for venture in 2010.

Venture's simple business model of providing equity without relying on cheap finance or financial chicanery stands it in good stead for the future, argues Index Ventures' Ben Holmes.

"Europe lacks a catalogue of billion-dollar exits the way the US has," he points out, adding that he's sadly surprised to see so many players leaving the industry in Europe in favour of pursuing more growth-like deals. "It's actually very exciting times for venture..."