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Fuel for the Real Economy is a campaign initiated by the secretariat and members of the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association "EVCA" to promote informed discussion about the real role of the asset class within Europe.

EVCA is a member-based, non-profit trade association and was established in 1983 and is based in Brussels. EVCA represents, promotes and protects the interests of the European private equity and venture capital industry.

With over 1,300 members in Europe, EVCA's role includes representing the interests of the industry to regulators and standard setters; developing professional standards; providing industry research; professional development and forums, facilitating interaction between its members and key industry participants including institutional investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers and academics.

EVCA's activities cover the whole range of private equity, from venture capital (seed, start-up and development capital), to buyouts and buyins

Private equity and venture capital in Europe

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.