1q2015pbrecap

To conclude our coverage of global VC activity in 1Q, we’ve selected three European hotspots—London, Berlin and Paris—to explore emerging trends in 2015.

Here are datagraphics breaking down 1Q 2015 VC activity in five select U.S. regions: Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Boston and Pacific NW.

The M&A landscape looked rosy coming off a strong 2014, and 1Q 2015 delivered, with total deal volume exploding past $500 billion. Here’s a visual recap.

The VC bubble continues to expand; the global median pre-money valuation increased for the eighth straight quarter. For a visual breakdown of all things VC in 2015’s first quarter, explore the following datagraphic.

As part of our quarterly review of PE, VC and MA activity, we have produced the following datagraphic to explore trends in PE fundraising, dealmaking and exits.

The year so far has been quite eventful, and PE, VC and MA were no exception. PitchBook’s editorial team breaks down highlights from what we’ve observed in 1Q. Over the next several days, we will unfold a series of datagraphics summarizing everything PE, VC and M&A in the past quarter, so stay tuned.