All venture capital articles
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NewsIndustry sceptical about DWP performance fee DC charge cap plan
Government consults on proposals to exclude performance fees from charge cap
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News
Germany needs over €220bn to scale-up climate tech start-ups – study
The country can realistically achieve its target to cut GHG emissions by 65% by 2030
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Features
European venture capitalists finally adopting ESG
Many would argue that venture capital (VC), at its core, has a positive impact on the world as it is driven fundamentally by the desire to solve society’s problems. But there is a contradiction between that driving mission, and the reality of the slow adoption of ESG into the consciousness and the investment processes of VCs and their assets.
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Special Report
Venture capital: Shining lights
Europe’s thriving startup sector is providing lucrative opportunities for venture capital investors
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News
BlackRock, Temasek form VC, PE decarbonisation partnership
BlackRock CEO says patient, well-managed capital needed to scale transformational innovation
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Frjálsi targets domestic recovery plays via funds of unlisted shares
Icelandic pension fund scrutinised pandemic-linked downturn in setting 2021 investment strategy
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Sustainable forum: Experts press German government to embrace green finance
Plus: Picking the right ESG strategy; Social impact with private equity
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Swiss Pensionskasse scouts green tech start-ups for VC investments
CPV/CAP Pensionskasse will also focus on young companies that develop solutions for health care and education
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Swiss schemes can impact climate change with VC investing, says SSF
The association says thematic equity funds can be used to pursue sustainable investment strategies
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News
Think tank pushes for investment in private equity with new vehicle proposal
Austria’s pension funds are currently restrained by regulations from investing in private equity
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Features
Private Markets - Venture Capital: The case for VC and growth
European pension funds could significantly improve member retirement outcomes by allocating to venture capital and growth equity
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News
ATP thanks long work on processes, risk for weathering ‘worst crisis’
Danish statutory pension fund recoups earlier losses, reveals tech startup investment
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Stirring the pot - government review should open VC for pension funds
DC pension review: why there should be an opening for venture capital investment
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News
UK DC consultation encourages investment in VC, green infrastructure
The government is proposing amendments to the charge cap to accommodate performance fees
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News
Strathclyde backs new life sciences venture fund
‘This is an equity investment which balances our portfolio in terms of diversification’
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French pension reserve fund contributes to €5bn tech investment pledge
French institutional investors have pledged to invest €5bn as the government seeks to promote France as a hub for tech companies
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UK roundup: Steering group appointed to lead pensions dashboard work
Also: DC schemes ‘missing out on returns’ through lack of investment in UK companies; AA pension fund seals de-risking deal with unnamed insurer
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News
BP’s UK pension fund backs high-growth European tech fund
Zenith III is managed by Octopus Ventures and focuses on later stage funding
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News
Netherlands roundup: PGB allocates €500m to European private equity
Also: Marine pilot scheme replaces PGGM with Blue Sky as administrator
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Wellcome Trust warns on private equity after stellar returns
UK charitable foundation nets 50% gains from co-investments and 32% from venture capital
