Capital, returns & FDI: Investing in Europe’s growth markets
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As global capital becomes more selective, investors are reassessing how and where to deploy capital across Europe and its neighbouring regions. Heightened geopolitical complexity, shifting supply chains and evolving regulatory frameworks are bringing into focus European markets that offer access to growth, talent and strategic geography, whilst still operating in familiar governance and legal frameworks.
The Eastern Mediterranean and wider European periphery are increasingly attracting attention as bridging regions between Europe, the Middle East and global markets. FDI flows into technology, real estate, infrastructure and energy sectors are being shaped by a search for competitive operating bases, scalable platforms and assets capable of delivering risk-adjusted returns outside saturated core markets. These sectors are growing thanks to growth in tourism, increased renewable energy targets, and an increased focus on IT and tech. The question is, where should investors be allocating capital for real returns?
This roundtable, conducted under Chatham House Rule, will bring together senior investors, business leaders and policy makers to explore where capital is flowing today, which sectors are emerging as investible opportunities, and how investors are assessing risk, scale and long-term value across Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Participants will discuss which European markets offer a competitive advantage, referencing case studies from across the region, and explore how Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean are positioned as destinations for regional growth, operational scale and expansion across a variety of sectors.
Key Discussion Points
● How are global investors rethinking capital allocation in response to geopolitical risk and shifting growth expectations?
● Which European and Eastern Mediterranean markets are emerging as credible destinations for foreign direct investment, and what is driving FDI flows?
● How do geopolitical developments and regional cooperation frameworks in the Eastern Mediterranean influence investor perceptions of the region as a long-term base?
● How are investors assessing regulatory clarity, governance standards and operational risk when deploying capital beyond core European hubs?
● Can emerging European tech ecosystems support scale-ups and later stage investment, or are they primarily serving as entry points and operating bases?
● To what extent have initiatives in the Eastern Mediterranean been successful in attracting foreign investment, and securing and retaining new businesses in the region?
● Where do infrastructure, connectivity or ecosystem limitations of non-core markets still pose challenges for internationally active firms?
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