EVCA forum sets out venture strategy

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EVCA announced a venture capital action plan and 100 days of activities as part of its strategy for European venture at its recent tenth Annual Venture Capital Forum in Stockholm. The meeting of venture industry figures from across Europe is the first since EVCA decided to refocus its activities into the three platforms of venture, mid-market buyout and large buyout in the summer. Heading up the new venture capital platform is Georges Noel, previously director of research, public affairs and development at EVCA, who has been involved in the private equity and venture capital industry for more than 18 years.

Engagement, dialogue and outreach are among the key aspects of the Action Plan. The 100 days of activities include four venture capital workshops to be held in London, Munich, Stockholm and Paris. These will discuss a London Business School study on successful venture investing in Europe and look at what other action needs to be taken. Among other activities are roundtables on biotech and seed capital, meetings with the press and limited partner workshops around the world. The launch of special activities for life sciences and the promotion of a public procurement system inspired by the SBIR system in the US is also planned.