The value of exits for European startups plunged nearly 30% in 2023 amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and a 10-year low in public listings, according to a new report from PitchBook.
Analysis
February 21, 2024
Exit values plunge as founders, investors dig in for another tough year
Exit options for European startups are largely constrained to M&A as public listing activity reaches a ten year low, new Pitchbook report says
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