Where are Europe's next big IPOs coming from? Our PitchBook VC Exit Predictor shows the UK leads the pack with 32% of potential listings, followed by France (14%) and Germany (14%).

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''The recent foray into crypto payments through Telegram introduces a new use case for the app, but its acceptance and adoption are still in the nascent stages,' said PitchBook senior analyst Robert Le'

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Arctos Sports Partners has closed its second sports-focused fund at a staggering $4.1B, surpassing its $2.5B target. The firm now manages around $7 billion in sports-related assets, solidifying private equity's growing influence in the industry.
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Median agtech VC pre-money valuations saw an 8.6% YoY correction to $13.7M in Q1 2024, potentially due to a challenging fundraising environment eliminating froth.

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Nonbank lenders' portfolios are also strained by the contraction in real estate markets. KKR-operated REIT, Real Estate Finance Trust, cut its dividend by 42% after realizing a $59M loss tied to an office property loan.

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Q1 2024 saw a continuation of the downward trend in agtech investment activity, with deal values down 25.8% QoQ to $1.2B and deal counts down 20.3% to 161. The slowdown mirrors broader VC trends.

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'The new reality for venture funds is a far cry from mid-2021 when U.S. funds distributed nearly 35%, according to data from analytics firm PitchBook Data and the National Venture Capital Association.'

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Private equity firms must carefully consider the timing of their beauty portfolio exits. Holding onto assets for too long could lead to diminishing returns, while selling too early may mean missing out on potential valuation upside as the market recovers.
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While still nascent, Uzbekistan's startup scene is gaining momentum. As trailblazers like Uzum attract global VC interest, the Central Asian nation is emerging as a frontier market to watch for untapped opportunities.

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Arctos has already deployed 30% of Fund II, investing in the Utah Jazz, Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment (owners of the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers), Paris Saint-Germain F.C., and Aston Martin Aramco's Formula One team.
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UBS marked the downturn in the commercial real estate market as one of the 'top and emerging risks' it faces, according to its 2023 annual report, signaling growing concerns over the sector's challenges.

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The VC-backed IPO backlog in Europe hit an all-time high in December 2023, with the number of companies ready to list steadily building throughout the year as IPO timing kept getting pushed out.

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🤔 How has investment firm compensation in VC and PE firms changed over the last year, and what might we expect moving forward? Hear from industry experts as they how compensation trends have shaped the investment firm landscape here: pitchbook.com/webinars/insig…

Tola Capital is laser-focused on specific AI scenarios in the enterprise, like boosting productivity for developers & the C-suite. Gulati looks for startups with a big, long-term vision building massive companies, beyond just AI storytelling.

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Arctos' success has inspired other private equity firms to follow suit. Ares Management closed a $3.7 billion sports, media, and entertainment fund, while Blue Owl's Dyal HomeCourt Partners invested in the Atlanta Hawks, signaling a growing trend.

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The beauty industry's resilience & growth potential continue to attract investors, despite recent challenges. As strategic buyers remain active and PE firms look to capitalize on favorable market conditions, the sector is poised for increased M&A activity.
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