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March 9, 2026 @ 4:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Nordic region’s private capital landscape proved notably durable in 2025, bucking wider European headwinds and cementing its status as a standout performer, according to PitchBook’s latest “2026 Nordic Private Capital Breakdown” report. Both venture capital and private equity segments delivered solid growth in deal… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s latest analysis, the VC Emerging Opportunities report, has provided a quantitative framework for evaluating key technology verticals. Authored by Andrew Akers, CFA, and Susan Hu, the study combines bottom-up machine-learning predictions from the firm’s VC Exit Predictor model with top-down macroeconomic indicators to help… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 12:31 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

PitchBook, a private capital market intelligence platform, this week announced the launch of PitchBook Valuation Estimates, a daily, standardized valuation framework designed to improve transparency in private markets by delivering a consistent, independent, and data-informed valuation signal across thousands of VC-backed companies. Built to reflect how markets are… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of artificial intelligence, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region stands out for its strategic approach to venture investments. According to PitchBook‘s Q1 2026 Analyst Note indicated that AI funding is no longer driven by widespread enthusiasm but by calculated decisions emphasizing practicality and… Read More

February 14, 2026 @ 4:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook indicated in a new report that the fintech industry capped off 2025 with robust momentum, signaling a revival after several challenging years. According to recent analysis shared by PitchBook, venture capital investments in fintech soared to $42.8 billion for the full year, marking the… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the private credit market in the United States continues to demonstrate resilience amid shifting economic dynamics. Released this month, the research report from the team at PitchBook aims to offer a more nuanced and comprehensive snapshot of activity, highlighting key trends… Read More

February 8, 2026 @ 12:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the distressed credit landscape in early 2026 continues to reflect ongoing pressures in leveraged loans and high-yield bonds, particularly in sectors vulnerable to economic shifts and technological disruptions. According to recent analyses shared by PitchBook, the volume of distressed debt has… Read More

February 2, 2026 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a recent update that the European leveraged loan market closed out 2025 on a note of relative stability, but forward-looking indicators signal potential turbulence ahead, according to recent analyses of the Morningstar European Leveraged Loan Index (ELLI). As economic uncertainties persist,… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 12:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a report that during 2025, the worldwide mergers and acquisitions landscape achieved unprecedented milestones, marking it as the most dynamic year ever recorded for both transaction numbers and overall worth. According to recent analyses from PitchBook, approximately 50,810 deals were completed… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 12:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2025 drew to a close, Germany’s private investment landscape demonstrated resilience amid global uncertainties, emphasizing larger-scale deals and innovative sectors. According to recent analysis from PitchBook, the country’s venture capital and private equity activities reflected a strategic shift toward mature companies and high-potential technologies,… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 1:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the United Kingdom’s private capital landscape experienced a resurgence as 2025 drew to a close, driven by a combination of large-scale transactions, improved investor sentiment, and favorable macroeconomic conditions. According to recent analyses shared by PitchBook, the year concluded on an… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the closing quarter of 2025, the fintech and payments sector navigated a landscape marked by cautious optimism among investors, according to PitchBook‘s latest Public Comp Sheet and Valuation update. Authored by analyst Rudy Yang, the report delves into the public market dynamics, highlighting a… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 1:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the US private credit sector is experiencing a considerable expansion in early 2026, poised to exceed $2 trillion in total assets under management, according to recent projections from Moody’s. PitchBook has explained that this growth is bolstered by a steady decline… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s economic landscape in the fourth quarter of 2025 was characterized by persistent headwinds, as highlighted in PitchBook‘s latest market snapshot. The report reveals that both public and private sectors lagged behind European counterparts, largely due to ongoing political instability and soaring debt burdens that… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 1:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

  The European venture capital landscape in 2025 demonstrated a blend of growth and contraction, according to PitchBook‘s latest report. Overall deal value climbed modestly to €66.2 billion, marking a 5.1% increase from the previous year, even as the number of deals plummeted by over… Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a year of uneven recovery for US private equity, the construction sector emerged as the standout performer in 2025, defying broader market stagnation in several key industries. According to PitchBook‘s inaugural 2025 US Private Equity Momentum Report, construction recorded an estimated 453 deals and… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 2:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2o26 begins, global markets exhibited a blend of equity gains, stabilizing debt conditions, as well as uneven real estate performance, according to PitchBook‘s December 2025 Global Markets Snapshot report. Released on January 5, 2026, with data through December 31, 2025, the report underscores a… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 11:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial technology sector experienced a notable rebound in 2025, marking the first annual increase in venture capital investment after several years of decline. According to data from PitchBook, global fintech startups collectively secured $55.94 billion in funding, reflecting a 25% rise compared to the… Read More

December 23, 2025 @ 10:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted that Q3 2025 cybersecurity investment reached a multiyear low amid shifting enterprise security priorities. The research report from PitchBook also mentioned that Q3 cybersecurity venture capital activity fell sharply, with deal value dropping to $2.6 billion across 158 transactions. This was the lowest… Read More

December 23, 2025 @ 6:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted that e-commerce enablement startups made a fairly strong comeback in Q3 2025, securing $3.8 billion, which represents a significant 35% quarter-over-quarter jump and the sector’s “strongest funding performance in over two years.” PitchBook also mentioned that while the overall deal volume dipped slightly,… Read More