This article is part of Bain’s 2024 Global Private Equity Report
It’s safe to say the private equity industry has never seen anything quite like what’s happened over
VCs fuel new phase of market momentum Structural differences impact outcomes After a prolonged drought in the public markets, the landscape for initial public offerings is starting to shift with venture capital-backed
Key Points The war in Ukraine has prompted a historic surge in European defense spending. Governments in the EU and U.K. are stressing the need for innovation. They are increasingly turning to
This week, we begin a series looking at the state of investing in the 3D printing sector. The series will feature interviews with leading additive manufacturing investors and analysts. After several turbulent
Private Funds CFO Insights 2025, sponsored by RSM and conducted by Private Equity International, provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends, challenges and opportunities faced by chief financial officers in the
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Venture Capital Market The latest study, titled Venture Capital Market Market 2025, provides insightful information about regional and international markets that are anticipated to expand between 2025 and 2032. This thorough study
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Private equity firms manage investment capital obtained from institutional investors or high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to acquire equity ownership of companies through a variety of strategies, including leveraged buyouts and venture capital. Private equity
July 29, 2025, 2:28 pm IDT Harmonya, an AI-powered insights platform, secured an undisclosed investment from W23 Global on July 28, 2025. This funding supports Harmonya’s mission to advance AI product data