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About fuel for the real economy

Fuel for the real economy is a campaign designed to initiative a debate about the economic, business and community impact of the Private Equity and Venture Capital industry in Europe

The European private equity and venture capital industry has developed this site as a Forum for debate and an information centre for all stakeholders. Real life case studies and personal experiences can be shared via the site and its dedicated blog, and a news link to current industry stories will keep you up-to-date on industry information. Private equity and venture capital is a source of finance and strategic support for companies across Europe. As well capitalized, patient investors, private equity firms can provide companies with fuel for growth; best-practice corporate governance, and time to invest for the future. The industry's investment capital and expertise supports innovation and, over the long term, the creation of new jobs and markets.

Private equity is also a rare source of turnaround capital, helping failing firms to refinance and recover. The proceeds private equity makes for its investors fuel pension funds, charitable trusts and government tax revenues.