ISSUE 011 - February 2024
Three observations on the European tech market
87% of European VCs foresee doing the same or more deals in 2024—a stark change from last year, when only 66% of European investors forecasted a better dealmaking environment in 2023.
Affinity's CEO Ray Zhou shares his take on the European tech environment, including:
- Expectations for rising deal volume
- Increased activity from local investors
- A rise in adoption of AI tools
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