What did we see in 2016? What do we forecast for the coming year in VC, PE and M&A? Our editorial staff weighs in.

As the end of the year arrives, it’s time to reflect. And to close out 2015, the PitchBook Editorial team discusses below what we saw this year in M&A, private equity and venture capital, while also looking ahead to what may be in store in the year to come.

With the second quarter (and first half) of 2015 coming to a close, its time to break down the data and see what global trends have emerged (or progressed) within the private equity, venture capital and MA markets.

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.

The end of the year is always a good time for reflection, and for our 2014 in Review coverage, we compiled our observations from this year’s trends in PE & VC. Here are our recaps of the year, along with personal takeaways from members of our Editorial team.