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VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS IN EUROPE


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FINLAND  

Vencap Venture Capital Conpany 
A private limited liability company, based in Helsinki, which provides venture capital to companies which are in the early development stages and located in Finland.  We want to work with companies and products which have strong growth potential, perhaps aiming for the international markets. We like entrepreneurs who have the wish to succeed and have a proven track record within their field of expertise.  http://www.vencap.fi/aframe.htm

UK

British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) The UK venture capital website 
 "The most comprehensive source of information on the UK venture capital industry on the internet" The BVCA represents every major UK source of venture capital which invests principally in the UK, accounting for around 90% of venture capital investment. It is dedicated to promoting the venture capital industry in the UK for the benefit of entrepreneurs, investors, venture capital practitioners and the economy as a whole. http://www.brainstorm.co.uk/bvca/welcome.html E-mail bvca@bvca.co.uk

British Venture Capital Association lists of their investment preferences
Their mode of operation and contact details are listed in the BVCA 'Directory of members'. Please read the BVCA publications, research and press releases for details of how to obtain a copy and other information. http://www.bvca.co.uk/BVCA/MembersTables.html#Full

Advent Limited
Minimum £ 500,000, maximum £ 5.0m For larger financings, Advent is an experienced syndicate leader and can introduce other suitable investors. Geographic preference: Western Europe and North America. Expansion capital focused on emerging growth companies. Some MBO's, MBI's and secondary purchases Industry in most industrial and commercial markets, especially those with high growth potential. Specific areas of specialisation include product and service businesses in healthcare, IT, telecoms and electronics Businesses in financial services, energy, transport and property-related sectors will not normally be considered. http://www.advent.ltd.uk/

3i Group In Europe
3i is Europe's leading venture capital company. They make share and loan investments in growing businesses. Their main activity is investing in start-up companies, growing businesses, management buy-outs, management buy-ins and share purchases. http://www.3igroup.com/