US Investor Seeks Europe's Next Big Companies from Research Labs

Venture capital firm Bain Capital Ventures is actively seeking out Europe's next major technology companies from emerging early-stage ventures originating from large research laboratories.

The US-based investor has noted a significant inflection point in Europe's tech ecosystem over the past year. The firm is particularly focused on researchers and teams spinning out from universities and research institutions to establish new companies.

Bain Capital Ventures, with substantial capital available, has been expanding its presence in Europe. The firm has also made significant investments in European growth companies, including Swedish buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna and UK-based food delivery service Deliveroo.

According to the investment firm, Europe's ecosystem is developing favorably, with research-based companies becoming increasingly attractive targets. Bain Capital Ventures is looking for businesses built on strong technology with the potential for global scale.