• eQ highlighted private equity fund manager Staffan Jåfs as it sharpened its focus on SMEs and venture capital investing.
• Jåfs said returns in SME private equity hinge on operational execution, with moderate entry valuations and leverage versus large-cap deals.
• He pointed to accelerating venture growth, citing OpenAI, Anthropic, and Sweden’s Lovable reaching USD 100 million revenue in about six months.
• Jåfs backed a combined strategy pairing Northern European and North American SME buyouts with North American venture capital for professional investors.
• eQ’s team has invested in about 250 funds over 25 years, with relationships across 100+ European managers and 150+ years’ experience.

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