VC in London
What are the main VC firms in London? (Index, Accel, etc)
How do they recruit?
Is there dealflow compared to the US?
What are the main VC firms in London? (Index, Accel, etc)
How do they recruit?
Is there dealflow compared to the US?
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Wow, how's the volume in Europe compared to the US?
I would assume that, given the current hype and rather large numbers of start-ups around Europe, the volume is comparable to the US in terms of investments made. However, I think I read somewhere that the amount invested is less than a third of that invested in similar transactions in the US.
The top firms in London are Accel, Index, and Balderton (though I would say Balderton is a notch below the other two). Highland, though not a top brand, has a UK-based vehicle that invests in Europe. Beyond that you have a lot of regional firms such as Amadeus, Atomico, Advent, etc. that invest out of smaller funds.
From what I've heard, dealflow in Europe is currently booming. You have a strong base of repeat entrepreneurs creating companies with strong markets to sell products too. Main problem is the exit environment has been utterly lackluster... how many venture-backed companies with >$1 billion valuations do you hear about coming from Europe? Not that many.
Thanks so much, joeiz. Do you know how recruitment is handled by Accel, Balderton and Index?
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