Leah Hodgson

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Leah Hodgson is a senior financial writer for PitchBook based in London, covering the European and Middle East venture capital ecosystem. Having graduated with a BA in international politics with French, she spent a year and a half reporting on the wealth management industry before turning to the private markets.

Articles by Leah

UK watchdog to simplify listing rules to boost tech IPOs

The UK’s financial regulator has proposed new rules to make it easier for tech and early-stage companies to go public.

May 3, 2023

Startup radar: European VCs on space tech startups to watch

With technological advances in recent years, more investors have turned their attention to space tech.

May 2, 2023

The 10 most active investors in European life sciences startups

Even with the slowdown in dealmaking among European venture investors, VCs are demonstrating a relatively strong appetite for startups in the life sciences sector.

Apr 26, 2023

DACH VC activity returns to pre-2021 levels

A look at the DACH region's venture ecosystem, showcasing key trends across dealmaking, fundraising and exits.

Apr 25, 2023

Dry powder shortage on the horizon for European VC

VCs have been deploying capital into Europe's startups at an unprecedented rate. But more money is leaving VC funds than coming into them.

Apr 21, 2023