Market Insights
AI disrupts software underwriting for Europe’s lenders as Hayfin deploys €15B fund
Our exclusive data shows a PE dealmaking slowdown in the US and Asia-Pacific, as heightened volatility dampened the industry’s mood in Q2. For VC, global data shows strain as broad liquidity remains a challenge. See all the details in our newly released Global VC First Look Dashboard and Global PE First Look Dashboard. PitchBook clients can access the complete, extensive data packs via the Research Center in the PitchBook Platform.
US Venture Capital Outlook: Midyear Update
US Private Equity Outlook: Midyear Update
EMEA Private Capital Outlook: Midyear Update
APAC Private Capital Outlook: Midyear Update
The First Public Price for Frontier AI
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Global Unicorn Tracker
European PE deal value rose QoQ in Q2 and US deal value fell 37.5% as sponsors and corporates increasing look to Europe for alpha generation. The US market remains larger overall, generating about 35% more deal value than Europe in H1 2026 despite similar deal counts, though the gap has narrowed.
See more: Q2 2026 European PE Breakdown
Myths vs. reality of evergreen funds and private credit: A conversation with Cliffwater
Myths vs. reality of evergreen funds and private credit: A conversation with Cliffwater
For decades, private capital was a black box reserved for a select few, with limited data and little transparency.
