The Netherlands attracts private equity
The Netherlands ranks in the top ten most attractive countries for venture capital and private equity investments according to the Global Venture Capital and Private Equity Country Attractiveness Index.
About the index
Ernst & Young and the IESE Business School of the University of Navarra, Spain, launched the second edition of the Global Venture Capital and Private Equity Country Attractiveness Index on 17 March 2011. The index ranks 80 countries for attractiveness based on six dimensions: economic activity, the depth of the capital market, taxes, investor protection and corporate governance, human and social environment, and entrepreneurial culture and deal opportunities.
Attractive attributes
The Netherlands ranked in 9th place this year, moving up one place compared to last year. The attractive tax system with high benefits for private equity firms is one of the Netherlands’major strengths and the highly-skilled Dutch workforce is also an important asset. As a result, researchers expect more mergers and acquisitions to take place here in the future.
Financial capital
The Amsterdam Area is home to many companies in the legal, accounting, taxation and venture capital fields. Finance is the most important sector in the Amsterdam Area, generating approximately 20% of the region’s GDP. The Zuidas, the city’s financial district, is a magnet for firms operating in the financial sector.
Approximately 60 foreign banks and more than 100 international insurance companies have offices in the region.
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