Venture deals are down in Europe but at least one person seems to still have an appetite for the continent’s tech companies: Paypal and Palantir cofounder Peter Thiel.

Analysis
May 25, 2023
One thing that didn't fall in 2022: Peter Thiel's investments in Europe
Funds associated with the PayPal and Palantir cofounder did more deals in Europe in 2022 than 2021.
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