Analysis

October 15, 2020

VC investment in Europe down 12% in 2020

The pandemic effect on Europe is smaller than some feared. But some cities have done much better than others. Madrid, Berlin and Milan have seen big drops.


Maija Palmer

4 min read

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a 12% decline in VC investment compared with 2019, a less severe impact than many had feared.

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