2021 Preview: Southern Europe looks for 2021 rebound
The general uncertainty spread by the coronavirus pandemic hit both dealflow and fundraising activity across southern Europe in 2020 – but local players are still looking forward to a gradual recovery in 2021, writes Alessia Argentieri
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