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Deal momentum, M&A activity rise; Lendo leads value race in the Gulf region

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Deal momentum, M&A activity rise; Lendo leads value race in the Gulf region

Dealmaking in the Middle East region surged in the second week of December, with a focus on acquisitions and early stage fundraising by startups. Saudi-based fintech player Lendo secured a Series B round to support its growth and expansion plans, while UAE-based psychometric and talent assessment platform The Talent was involved in other deals. The region witnessed an increase in M&A activity and deal momentum overall. Lendo emerged as the leader in terms of the value of deals.

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PE investors chase data centre deals in Asia on AI boom

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VCCircle · 1y ago

PE investors chase data centre deals in Asia on AI boom

Private equity investors and asset managers are gearing up for a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Asia Pacific data centre market, as the demand for digital infrastructure driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to rise. The region has already led M&A activity in the global data centre market this year, with over half of global deal value coming from Asia Pacific. The momentum is expected to continue, with large transactions such as the potential acquisition of AirTrunk by Blackstone, which could be Asia's largest data centre deal in 2021.

Deals Digest: Funding momentum rises due to a large-ticket deal, volume drops

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Deals Digest: Funding momentum rises due to a large-ticket deal, volume drops

During the week, funding activity by private equity and venture capital firms reached its highest levels of the year so far. This increase was primarily driven by a large-ticket deal that accounted for around 60% of the total funding value. Despite the rise in funding momentum, the overall volume of deals decreased. Companies backed by PE/VC firms received over $830 million in investments during this period.

Big-ticket M&As, growth-stage bets dominate dealmaking

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Big-ticket M&As, growth-stage bets dominate dealmaking

Private equity and venture capital deal flow experienced a surge in both value and volume during the week, primarily driven by numerous growth-stage transactions. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity remained steady in terms of transaction volume, and several big-ticket deals were concluded. The increase in deal activity reflects ongoing confidence in the market despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Deals Digest: Momentum rises slightly this week; M&A activity dips

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Deals Digest: Momentum rises slightly this week; M&A activity dips

Private equity and venture deal momentum showed a slight increase this week, although none of the deals exceeded $50 million in funding. On the other hand, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity experienced a slight decline compared to the previous week. Startups were able to secure approximately $193 million in funding, reflecting a 10% increase.

Deals Digest: Funding momentum rises on a low base, Rapido leads total value this week

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Deals Digest: Funding momentum rises on a low base, Rapido leads total value this week

This week saw a rebound in funding activity within the homegrown venture capital and private equity ecosystem. The funding momentum gained strength after a previous week's slump, which marked the second-lowest fundraising activity in 2024. Companies backed by alternative investors, including venture capital, private equity, and angel investment networks, experienced a notable increase in deal momentum. Notably, Rapido emerged as the leader in terms of total value of deals this week.

Signs of life in the technology M&A market

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Signs of life in the technology M&A market

While overall startup M&A deal volume remains subdued, there are positive signs for founders. In Q2 2023, Europe outpaced the U.S. in tech acquisitions, with 812 compared to 632 in the U.S. However, the U.S. still leads in the number of deals worth over $100 million, accounting for 41% of all such deals in the quarter. Big Tech companies, except Apple, were less active in acquisitions during this period, impacting the industry's M&A landscape. Despite this, the data suggests a more promising outlook for future M&A activity.

M&A Deal Value In India Drops 27 Per Cent In 2023: Report

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 1y ago

M&A Deal Value In India Drops 27 Per Cent In 2023: Report

M&A deal value in India dropped by 27% in 2023 to USD 136 billion, according to a report by Deloitte India. Despite global challenges like high-interest rates, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical risks, India's M&A landscape remained resilient in 2023. The report predicts a steady deals market in 2024, driven by the manufacturing sector, especially automotive and electric vehicles. The energy sector is expected to experience significant M&A activity due to the government's focus on clean energy. The financial services sector will see consolidation and responses to regulatory changes driving M&A, while private equity activity is projected to remain steady.

India sees record deal activity in February at $7.2B

YourStory

YourStory · 5m ago

India sees record deal activity in February at $7.2B

India experienced a record $7.2 billion in deal activity in February, marked by 226 M&A and private equity transactions, according to Grant Thornton Bharat's Dealtracker report. This represents a significant increase in both volume and value, driven by domestic demand despite global economic challenges. Key sectors included manufacturing, media, entertainment, and sports, while early-stage investments dominated private equity. The potential impact of the Union Budget 2025 may further influence future deal activity.

M&A deals in India drop 10% to 793 in 2023: PwC report

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Livemint · 1y ago

M&A deals in India drop 10% to 793 in 2023: PwC report

In 2023, India experienced a decrease in merger and acquisition (M&A) deals compared to the previous year. A report by PwC India revealed a drop of 10% in the total number of deals and a 38% decline in the disclosed deal value. Domestic deals saw a decrease of 18%, while inbound deals showed a 14% increase. However, towards the end of the year, deal activity stabilized. The report also highlighted that private equity investments decreased by 36%, but the average investment size per deal increased. Despite the challenging environment, the report anticipates an upswing in deal activity in 2024.

Deals Digest: M&As hold strong while PE/VC funding momentum slows

VCCircle

VCCircle · 5m ago

Deals Digest: M&As hold strong while PE/VC funding momentum slows

The week ending March 7 witnessed strong activity in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) for the third consecutive week, despite a moderate pace of funding. Notable were several cross-border M&As, but domestic transactions dominated the total. Conversely, private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) funding showed a slowdown in momentum.

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