Analysis

November 16, 2020

What are LPs looking for?

A long-term relationship, a strong track record and female VCs, suggests a new report.


Amy Lewin

4 min read

It’s been a bonanza year for European venture capital — despite fears that the pandemic would put VCs off investing in startups and make it harder for them to raise new funds.

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Source: 'The Capital Behind Venture'
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Source: 'The Capital Behind Venture'
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Source: 'The Capital Behind Venture'
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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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