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Private Equity
PE helps hoist hotel sector from pandemic lows
July 4, 2022Private equity firms have rediscovered their taste for leisure, restaurant and hotel companies following the sector’s crash during the economic crisis triggered by the pandemic.Article
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Europe
E-grocer Getir reaches decacorn status as delivery sector continues to grow
March 16, 2022Getir was valued at $11.8 billion with its Series E, making the company Europe’s first grocery delivery decacorn. The delivery sector has attracted a wealth of VC funding since the pandemic started, and it shows few signs of slowing.Article
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Weekend Analysis
‘Pandemic platforms’ offered a new vision of the internet
March 5, 2022Platforms like Zoom, Roblox, Clubhouse and Peloton reshaped how we lived during lockdown. But two years in, which changes are here to stay—and which aren’t?Article
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Private Debt
Private debt structure worked in pandemic, but true test remains
February 17, 2022The asset class hasn’t been tested by a protracted crisis, a report by S&P Global Ratings said.Article
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IPO
Oxford Nanopore stock soars in London IPO
September 29, 2021Shares in the VC-backed biotech startup jumped by as much as 47% in its first day of trading on the London Stock Exchange, following an IPO that valued the company at $4.6 billion.Article
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Pets
Pandemic puppy boom fetches deals in Silicon Valley
August 15, 2021Pet adoptions surged during 2020’s lockdowns, with nearly 20% of US households taking in a dog or cat. A surge in venture activity has followed, as investors back an increasing number of pet-focused startups.Article
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Foodtech
Foodtech deals surge on VC ‘exuberance’ even as lockdowns lift
June 20, 2021Foodtech startups took center stage during the pandemic out of necessity. As things begin to return to normal, they are now a fixture in everyday life.Article
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VC Fundraising
Avid Ventures and LPs bet on new strategy with firm’s $68M debut fund
February 18, 2021Avid Ventures has raised $68 million for a debut fund with a unique investment strategy.Article
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Coronavirus
Job market outlook for 2021: More hiring and more remote workers
January 24, 2021After nearly a year of transitioning to a remote workforce, many companies are gearing up in 2021 for a hiring spree that is expected to be a blend of remote and on-premises employees.Article
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VC Fundraising
The year in charts: VC defies 2020 expectations despite the pandemic
December 20, 2020From VC financing to mega-funds, mega-rounds and IPOs, here are five charts that sum up an improbable 2020.Article
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Venture Capital
From mealworms to mushrooms: 10 VC deals you might have missed in 2020
December 16, 2020Beyond the headline-worthy VC trends, 2020 triggered a transformation across startups, resulting in a pool of innovative products.Article
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Private Debt
Private debt rides out crisis despite fears of loose deal terms
December 13, 2020The pandemic has challenged managers to steer funds of a relatively new asset class through uncharted waters in the face of unprecedented headwinds. Yet despite fears of the private debt industry’s exposure, there are few signs of serious trouble.Article
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Coronavirus
Live coronavirus updates: Coronavirus effects on private markets
December 3, 2020PitchBook is providing continuing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the private markets. This page is updated daily.Article
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VC Valuations
Top valuation step-ups of 2020 dominated by fintech, lockdown-friendly names
November 23, 2020Recent investor enthusiasm for late-stage companies in the US has translated into mega-deals and gigantic valuation step-ups.Article
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Coronavirus
Coronavirus updates (Oct. 26-Nov. 29): Coronavirus effects on private markets
November 17, 2020PitchBook is providing continuing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the private markets. This page is updated daily.Article
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Airbnb
Airbnb shows pandemic resilience in IPO filing, but expects continued virus impact
November 15, 2020Airbnb’s long-awaited IPO filing is peppered with evidence that, despite the broad impact of the pandemic, the company fared well due to a combination of resilience and luck. But as global coronavirus cases surge, the company expects bookings to decline in the fourth quarter and continue to fluctuate.Article
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Unicorns
2020’s unicorns highlight shift in venture capital funding trends
November 5, 2020Healthcare, business productivity and fintech startups have dominated the unicorn class of 2020 amid an exponential rise in demand for services in these sectors during the coronavirus pandemic.Article
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Big Things
11 big things: Whoop’s wearables win over sports stars
October 31, 2020Kevin Durant and Patrick Mahomes helped make Whoop a unicorn, which joins chip deals, earnings updates and more in our recap of the week.Article
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