2018 in Review

Investment in cannabis startups hit an all-time high last year, as the market for legalized marijuana grows. We took a look at the biggest deals and the top investors in the booming space.

As uncertainty about Brexit and worries over a trade war between the US and China persist, it’s a tricky time for private equity dealmakers across the globe. But they still had plenty of highlights in 2018.

It was a big year in VC, with record-breaking rounds, the largest funds in a decade and noteworthy public debuts, including Spotify’s unique approach. We took a look at the data behind the headlines.

From Uber to Ola, check out our analysis of investments in five companies that put VC secondary deals on the map this year.

What were the standout buyouts, exits and funds in European PE this past year? The highlights included a bidding war among the biggest names in PE for a massive chemicals deal and James Bond’s car.

Overall activity may be down, but the drama is still as high as ever. And as 2018 draws to a close, we take a look at some of the most complex and contentious deals made in the last year.

Blockbuster deals and exits have made 2018 a record-breaking year for venture capital. We’ve compiled a list of highlights from the industry.

From Spotify’s NYSE splash to Aston Martin gearing up in London, we look back at some of the biggest listings from Europe’s VC- and PE-backed companies.