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NEWS January 31, 2000


Europe's Key Venture-Capital Companies



BRITAIN

3i The biggest in Europe; around £1,300 million ($2.1 billion) under management; offices in Asia and all over Europe

Advent International A subsidiary of U.S. company; works in all sectors, in particular telecom, IT, media, health care; US$1 billion money funds available

Apax Partners One of the world's largest independent VC companies, $5.5 billion under management, $2.1 billion to invest in Europe; covers both the U.S. (through affiliation with Patricof & Co.) and Europe; works in IT, media, medical, communications; £200 million available to invest in Britain

Arts Alliance Concentrates on Internet companies; US$3 million available

Zouk Internet specialists

Kennet Capital IT specialists; £45 million available to invest

MTI £25 million available to invest; technology-focused

Top Technology £20 million to invest; technology-focused

FRANCE

ABN AMRO Venture France IT, communications, biotech-focused; 24 million euros available

Apax see above

Part.com Communications and media-focused; £280 million under management

Sofinnova Partners Biotech-, IT-focused; £60 million to invest

GERMANY

Apax see above

3i see above

Atlas Venture Operating in U.S. and Europe for more than 10 years; $1.6 billion under management worldwide; latest fund $750 million to be invested in both U.S. and Europe; previous transatlantic fund of $400 million, 60% invested in Europe, 40% in the U.S.

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