Snapshot of deal activity in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions and Equity Capital Market deals in Q1 2025.
In Q1 2025, Private Equity deal activity showed a modest increase in volume, while deal value surged by 40% YoY, indicating early signs of recovery amidst lingering investor caution. Notably, Private Equity deals more than doubled in volume and grew 2.4x in value compared to Q1 2024.
Venture Capital continued to demonstrate strength, with deal volume up by 23% and deal value rising by 29% YoY. There was a marked shift towards late-stage investments, with Series E+ deals growing 4.5x in volume and 7.5x in value.
M&A activity maintained strong momentum, with a 35% increase in deal volume and a 31% rise in deal value versus Q1 2024. Small-ticket transactions, especially those under $5 million, saw a 2.2x surge in volume and 126% growth in value, highlighting investor focus on lower-risk, high-potential targets.
Equity Capital Market deals experienced a downturn, with deal volume plummeting by 47% and deal value falling by 27% YoY. Rights issues witnessed the steepest drop, while IPOs remained dominant in deal volume, and deals above $500 million saw a sharp rise in value, suggesting sustained interest in large-cap opportunities.
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