Leah Hodgson
Deputy Editor, European Private Markets
PitchBook News
United KingdomLeah Hodgson is the London-based European private markets deputy editor for PitchBook, primarily covering the venture capital ecosystem across Europe and the Middle East. Leah, who joined PitchBook in 2018, graduated from the University of Surrey with a BA in international politics with French. She has previously been a radio reporter in France. She later turned to financial journalism, covering the wealth management industry.
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
What's Holding Europe Back?
Europe produces world-class AI research and startups, yet far fewer scale into global category leaders than in the US or Asia. Why does that gap persist, capital, fragmented markets, regulation, or something deeper in how companies are built and backed? What would it take for Europe to compete globally at scale rather than remain a regional powerhouse?
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Ecosystem
Ecosystem
Bought, Not Sold: Demystifying the Path to Being Acquired
Great acquisitions don't happen by accident; they are built through strategic positioning and timing. Hear directly from founders and investors on what makes a startup irresistible to acquirers, how to handle M&A conversations and how to thrive after the deal closes.
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