1q2016pbrecap

Wrapping up our quarter-end coverage, we break down European PE & VC deal activity by quarter and sector, the most active investors, largest deals and more.

Continuing our 1Q 2016 coverage, we take a visual look at global M&A activity, which saw a decline in both deal count and value YoY. The datagraphic includes deal activity by sector, the most active acquirers and more.

We break down global private equity numbers for 1Q 2016, including deal and exit activity, fundraising, the most active investors and more.

During the first quarter of 2016, global VC deal count remained depressed and exit tallies dipped from recent highs. Fundraising, though, stayed quite strong with nearly $17 billion raised, strengthened by a couple $1 billion+ vehicles. Valuations also remained robust (for the deals that were able to close, at least).

As 1Q comes to a close, we reveal the 10 most active venture capital investors of the quarter. Is VC investment slowing? Don’t tell these firms.