Roll up, roll up: Private equity funds target buyouts and consolidation at Europe’s cash-strapped tech startups

• Private equity funds are targeting Europe’s startups as venture capital funding continues to slide.
• VCs are fielding increased interest from funds exploring full buyouts and software rollups.
• Funds are more bullish now and don’t want to miss out on the recovery, Target Global’s Pedro Barros said.

It wasn’t so long ago that shopping around portfolio companies was something of an affront to venture capitalists.