SWEDEN - SVCA released activity report
According to the Swedish Venture Capital Association (SVCA), SEK 46bn has been invested in 2006, which is an increase of 14% since 2005. Venture investments (including seed, start-up, expansion) received SEK 6bn, split between 668 deals, which represents an increase of 45%. Buyouts and replacement capital received SEK 40bn, which is an increase of 10% since 2005.
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