3Q 2017

September 14, 2017

Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corporation (SCHH) listed its shares on the NYSE, raising $600 million for its special purpose acquisition company. Such vehicles aren't necessarily new, but SCHH is planning to use its capital to buy stakes in VC-backed tech unicorns, either minority investments or full ownership. This unconventional approach could pave a new path to liquidity for companies moving forward. Our latest VC Analyst Note breaks down special purpose acquisition companies and the risks associated, as well as takes a look inside Social Capital Hedosophia, its managers, strategy and potential benefits for VC in the long run.

September 2017

September 14, 2017

The Private Market PlayBook is a magazine that delivers up to date data and analysis on private markets, with special features of topics relevant to the patterns and trends visible across the asset classes. The September 2017 issue of the PlayBook features articles covering retails demise and Amazon's growing reach across sectors, select PitchBook reports, Q&As and more.

3Q 2017

September 12, 2017

PitchBook's latest PE Analyst Note analyzes two more primary drivers for private equity firms to achieve lower buyout multiples: add-ons and sector selection.

2017

August 30, 2017

The network effect is a major driver of the VC industry. Founders may lean upon their connections when cultivating an idea or looking for investment. The 2017-2018 edition of the PitchBook Universities Report provides data on where founders have gone to school, ranking the top universities and graduate programs in order of the total number of founders they have produced. Datasets include undergraduate and MBA programs, top schools for female founders, unicorns and more.

3Q 2017

August 29, 2017

The latest PE-focused note from PitchBook's dedicated analysts surveys how the evolving dynamics in Japan create significant opportunities for PE.

3Q 2017

August 28, 2017

PitchBook's latest emerging technology analyst note in the fintech space provides an update on the latest trends in online lending.

2Q 2017

August 24, 2017

Revamped with brand-new datasets expanded in scope and depth, the latest RSM US Quarterly Industry Profile for the business products and services industry is now available. Powered by the PitchBook Platform, the report offers in-depth insight and analysis of M&A and private equity activity, exits and performance in the industry. It also includes greater, more in-depth analysis of key datasets for PE investment, comparing trends in North America versus those of Europe.

2017

August 24, 2017

The 2017 Unicorn Report slices through data surrounding these billion-dollar companies, analyzing the trends around this small segment of the industry, and finding out what influences there are on investment. Included in the report are detailed tables full of terms and protections of these unicorn companies.

2Q 2017

August 24, 2017

Revamped with brand-new datasets expanded in scope and depth, the latest RSM US Quarterly Industry Profile for the consumer products industry is now available. Powered by the PitchBook Platform, the report offers in-depth insight and analysis of M&A and private equity activity, exits and performance in the industry. It also includes greater, more in-depth analysis of key datasets for PE investment, comparing trends in North America versus those of Europe.

3Q 2017

August 22, 2017

This latest venture analyst note from PitchBook explores how the "stay-private" trend among venture-backed companies is contributing to increased utilization of the direct secondary markets.