BRUSSELS, February 4 /PRNewswire/ --
- http://www.realeconomyfuel.eu
A new website goes live today that provides a forum for a much-needed debate around the role of private equity and venture capital in the real economy.
The site http://www.realeconomyfuel.eu is part of a campaign by the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association "EVCA" (http://www.ecva.eu) to encourage an informed discussion about the real role of the asset class within Europe.
The site includes an online forum for discussion with a wide array of stakeholders including entrepreneurs, company executives, employee representatives, policymakers, institutional investors, academics, students, leading commentators and those active in the private equity and venture capital industry.
Conversations will be led by regular bloggers, including leading CEOs, journalists, institutional investors, academics and advisers.
An important theme will be the role of Private Equity and Venture Capital in furthering European growth and innovation in key sectors like Cleantech and Environmental Technologies, Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Biofuels, Wave and Tidal Power), ICT, Biotech and Healthcare.
The site will also provide a repository for case-histories and research around the contribution and role private equity and venture capital plays in the European economy.
Notes to Editors
European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
EVCA is the voice of European private equity and venture capital. We promote and protect the interests of close to 1,300 members, thereby ensuring they can conduct their business effectively
EVCA engages policymakers and promotes the industry among key stakeholders, including institutional investors, entrepreneurs and employee representatives. EVCA develops professional standards and research reports, as well as holding professional training and networking events.
EVCA covers the whole range of private equity, from early-stage venture capital to the largest buyouts.
For more information, please visit http://www.evca.eu.
SOURCE European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
