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Leah Hodgson

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Leah is a financial writer for PitchBook based in London. Having graduated with a BA in international politics with French, she spent a year and a half reporting on the wealth management industry before turning to the private markets. Leah focuses primarily on venture capital deals in Europe. 
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Five charts highlighting Nordic VC's busy year in 2021

The Nordic region broke records for VC activity in 2021, driven by late-stage rounds and a rise in mega-deals. Fundraising numbers were also strong, but exits tell a more complicated story.

Mar 7, 2022

UK rebuffs Russian call to sell OneWeb stake

The future of SoftBank-backed satellite operator OneWeb was cast into doubt after the UK government rejected demands from Russia—which hosts the firm's satellite launches—that it sell its stake. 

Mar 3, 2022

US investors pile into European rounds at record pace

Participation from investors across the pond reached an all-time high in 2021, with US firms taking part in over €70 billion worth of VC deals. The trend is driving up valuations—and it's only expected to accelerate.

Mar 1, 2022

Ukraine startups remain resolute amid Russian invasion

As the world feels the shockwaves of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, startups based in the country are determined to keep the lights on.

Feb 24, 2022

Six charts showcasing Europe's bumper year for VC valuations

Valuations for European and Israeli startups hit record highs in 2021 due to more competition for deals and growing round sizes. These charts from our recent European VC Valuations Report help tell the tale.

Feb 17, 2022