Global Private Equity Factbook – Emerging Tech Edition

Global PE deal volume declined in Q2 2022 due to the uncertain macro environment. Deal volume is expected to be impacted by economic slowdown, and PE investors are likely to focus on driving value in their current portfolio.

In Q2 2022, PE deal volume declined as PE investors remained cautious of high valuations led by inflation and a recessionary outlook. However, average deal size doubled due to megadeals. PE investors continue to focus on emerging technologies, such as SaaS, CleanTech, and FinTech, which represented 33% of total deals completed in Q2 2022.

Investment activity is anticipated to remain slow in the next few quarters, as PE investors are likely to focus on driving value in their current portfolio companies amid fears of recession in several economies.

This special edition of the Global Private Equity Factbook offers insights on global PE investment activity focusing on emerging technologies, and provides an outlook for this industry in the upcoming quarters.