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EQT Aims for €250 Billion Boost in European Investments

10/28/2025

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EQT, the Swedish private equity firm, plans to increase its European investments to 250 billion euros over the next five years to compete with the U.S. market.
Per Franzen, CEO of EQT, urged pro-growth policies, including removing barriers for tech start-ups, simplifying cross-border rules, and backing a pan-European stock market.
He noted Europe has far fewer high-value companies than the United States, risking the region's future prosperity.

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EQT, the Swedish private equity firm, plans to increase its European investments to 250 billion euros over the next five years to compete with the U.S. market.
Per Franzen, CEO of EQT, urged pro-growth policies, including removing barriers for tech start-ups, simplifying cross-border rules, and backing a pan-European stock market.
He noted Europe has far fewer high-value companies than the United States, risking the region's future prosperity.