European venture capital

Glass ceilings exist in old economy companies but the new economy was supposed to be different, opening up a new world of opportunities for women. Progress has been limited to date but Women Equity for Growth, the first European investment program specialized in the financial and operational support of women-led companies, is aiming to level the playing field.Read more

While consumer Internet start-ups get lots of buzz, companies that capitalize on Europe's engineering skills often reach much greater valuations. Think CSR, a $4 billion semiconductor company at the time Skype sold for $3 billion. That is one of the reasons why DFJ Esprit agreed to acquire 3i's European portfolio, which includes Icera, a chip company founded by serial entrepreneur Stan Boland.Read more