Based on previous research of KPMG Private Enterprise, there have been intriguing results at beginning of the third quarter of 2021. It was the sixth straight quarter that the venture ecosystem of Europe has shown an increment.

As it is shown on the graph, a record number of nearly ?1 bn deals were listed in the first half of 2021.

Median deal sizes by stage In Europe grow significantly based on previously forecasted data from 2013 to 2021.

Venture-backed exit activity in Europe figure can be seen on the 4th graph. The exit value reaches record value for second-straight quarter.

Meanwhile, corporates remain critical source of VC investment.

Source: Venture Pulse, Q2?21, Global Analysis of Venture Funding, KPMG Enterprise. *As of June 30, 2021. Data provided by PitchBook, July 21, 2021.