Market Insights
Global M&A Report
Global M&A hits $1.3 trillion in Q2 2026 as megadeals mask a cooling market
The Q2 2026 Global M&A Report provides an overview of key factors shaping global mergers and acquisitions, breaking down the industry by region and vertical.
Our exclusive data shows a PE dealmaking slowdown in the US and Asia-Pacific, as heightened volatility dampened the industry’s mood in Q2. For VC, global data shows strain as broad liquidity remains a challenge. See all the details in our newly released Global VC First Look Dashboard and Global PE First Look Dashboard. PitchBook clients can access the complete, extensive data packs via the Research Center in the PitchBook Platform.
US Venture Capital Outlook: Midyear Update
US Private Equity Outlook: Midyear Update
EMEA Private Capital Outlook: Midyear Update
APAC Private Capital Outlook: Midyear Update
The First Public Price for Frontier AI
SpaceX Update: What the IPO Reveals and What to Watch For Next
Global Unicorn Tracker
AI and ML’s deal value and deal count shares of global VC activity tracked closely through 2022. Since 2023, they’ve diverged sharply; by 2026, AI accounts for 76.7% of all VC dollars, but just 35.9% of deals, as capital concentrates into a shrinking number of mega-rounds like Anthropic’s $46.2B raise.
See more: Q2 2026 Global VC First Look
Myths vs. reality of evergreen funds and private credit: A conversation with Cliffwater
Myths vs. reality of evergreen funds and private credit: A conversation with Cliffwater
For decades, private capital was a black box reserved for a select few, with limited data and little transparency.
