https://pitchbook.com/tag/2018-in-review 2018-in-review en-US Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-top-vc-fundings-investors-in-cannabis-in-2018 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. Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-top-vc-fundings-investors-in-cannabis-in-2018 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2018-in-review-top-5-global-pe-deals-exits-funds As uncertainty about Brexit and worries over a US-China trade war persist, it's a tricky time for private equity dealmakers across the globe. But they still had plenty of highlights in 2018... Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2018-in-review-top-5-global-pe-deals-exits-funds https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2018-in-review-top-5-global-vc-deals-exits-funds 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. Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2018-in-review-top-5-global-vc-deals-exits-funds https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-deals-that-made-2018-the-year-of-vc-secondaries From Uber to Ola, check out our analysis of investments in five companies that put VC secondary deals on the map this year. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-deals-that-made-2018-the-year-of-vc-secondaries https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-deals-that-shook-european-ma-in-2018 Activity may be down, but M&A drama is still as high as ever. From Sky to GKN, we take a look at some of the most controversial headline-making deals made in the last year. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-deals-that-shook-european-ma-in-2018 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/top-european-pe-rounds-exits-funds-in-2018 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. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/top-european-pe-rounds-exits-funds-in-2018 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/top-european-vc-rounds-exits-funds-in-2018 Blockbuster deals and exits have made 2018 a record-breaking year for venture capital in Europe. We've compiled a list of highlights from the industry. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/top-european-vc-rounds-exits-funds-in-2018 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/europes-2018-vc-and-pe-backed-ipo-highlights From Spotfiy'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. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/europes-2018-vc-and-pe-backed-ipo-highlights