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City banks rush to bolster private markets teams: ‘It’s our number one area of growth’

Wall Street giants are finding a lucrative new revenue stream as unicorns take off in Europe

Citigroup now has seven bankers within its alternative capital markets unit in Europe, which was kicked off last year, and is planning more hires in 2022
Citigroup now has seven bankers within its alternative capital markets unit in Europe, which was kicked off last year, and is planning more hires in 2022 Photo: Dave Rushen/Getty Images

City investment banks are bolstering their private capital markets teams in Europe, as fundraising more than doubled in the region this year amid a broader deal boom.

Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are among the large Wall Street banks taking on dealmakers to raise funds for high-growth companies in Europe — predominantly in the technology sector — making fresh recruitment drives some three years after a number of firms launched dedicated private capital teams in the region.

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