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When less is more: 21% of EU tech exits involved US companies in Q1 2016, the lowest rate in two years

US companies have traditionally been the main acquirers of European tech startups. In Q1 2016, this was still the case, but a closer look at the data paints a different picture in the involvement of US-based companies in European tech exits.
Jaime Novoa 28 April 2016
When less is more: 21% of EU tech exits involved US companies in Q1 2016, the lowest rate in two years
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The involvement of US tech companies in the acquisition of European and Israeli startups has decreased over the past few quarters, measured as a percentage of all exit activity.

According to data gathered by tech.eu, US companies were responsible for 21% of Europe and Israel's 86 venture-backed exits in Q1 2016, the lowest percentage in two years.

In 2014, 42% of all venture-backed startups acquired in Europe and Israel were bought by American companies, versus 35% in 2015 and just 21% in Q1 2016.

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When less is more: 21% of EU tech exits involved US companies in Q1 2016, the lowest rate in two years
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