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??By investing in PitchBook within the first six months of starting his business valuation firm Excelsior Business Advisors, Principal David Kaye successfully grew operations and established his presence in a new market. ?? As he looks to expand, PitchBook’s automation capabilities and research offerings will play a key role in the future of his business. During his first year of operations, Kaye utilized PitchBook features and research to: ?? Identify and connect with the target user of his services in a new market. ?? Develop custom valuation models that streamline the extraction and analysis of financial data. ?? Stay ahead of market trends on specific industries and sectors. ?? Read our case study to see how Kaye plans to scale his business over the next six months: https://spr.ly/6041shzIN

After experiencing 105% market cap growth throughout 2023, and an additional 58% increase in Q1 2024 spurred by newly approved spot bitcoin ETFs, the crypto market is now entering a correction phase. Successive market cap drops reflect economic factors such as interest rate changes and fears of recession, with potential knock-on effects for adjacent sectors like energy, but we still believe these shifts fall within the scope of natural and healthy growth. Build the bigger picture with PitchBook Research. From crypto to energy, PitchBook offers a comprehensive view of emerging and established spaces so you can confidently navigate the capital markets amid regulatory shifts and strengthen decision-making. Learn more about the macroeconomic factors underlying recent changes, volume data, and more in our new crypto report: https://spr.ly/6048s2SWM #crypto #bitcoin #blockchain

The opportunity was alluring: Bowery Farming had said that its indoor farms were 100x more productive than a square foot of traditional farmland and used 95% less water. The once high-flying vertical #farming startup's collapse was so sudden that trucks were still arriving to pick up produce after its nutrient and irrigation systems had been switched off for good. Bowery made headlines in 2021 with its $300 million Series C round led by Fidelity Investments. The deal valued it at $2.3 billion—the highest valuation ever for an indoor farms startup. PitchBook’s Rosie Bradbury spoke to multiple former employees at Bowery who explained how a lofty mission to make agriculture more sustainable was cut short by the punishing economics of food and a vulnerability to pathogens. ?? Learn more in this edition of The Weekly Pitch, along with the week’s top news and research from our team of industry-leading sources for info on the worlds of #VC, PE and M&A. #sustainability

European CLO activity has put the leveraged loan market on track to end the year with record issuance while also contributing to increased loan demand and a third repricing wave kicked off in September. Join our panel of EMEA credit market experts as they discuss topics including ??Supply and demand in broadly syndicated markets ??Bond and loan issuance amid a declining rate environment ??Challenges faced by credit lenders looking to exit Register now: https://spr.ly/6046s3SAe

What’s top of mind for #investors at Web Summit? ?? We surveyed them in advance of this year’s event happening now in Lisbon, and here’s what they’re thinking about: ?? #AI’s continued dominance ?? The #fundraising environment ?? Rising interest rates ?? The US’ political landscape To dive deeper into their feedback, including perspectives on #investment opportunity red flags, #WomeninVC, and self-funded companies, see the full survey results: https://lnkd.in/g66yXVPD

?? According to our Q3 2024 Carbon & Emissions Tech report, investment levels continue to trend significantly below the $8.8 billion peak of Q3 2022. ?? This fuels uncertainty for startups, particularly those in the pre-seed revenue phase that rely on substantial financial support. The differing perspectives on climate change among US political parties further complicate the landscape for various sectors. ?? Build the bigger picture with PitchBook Research. From cleantech to industrial manufacturing, PitchBook offers a comprehensive view of emerging and established spaces so you can confidently navigate the capital markets amid regulatory shifts and strengthen decision-making. Our timely, institutional-grade research includes insights from our team of expert analysts, emerging technology reports, and one-on-one analyst access. Read our report for more insights about the risks and opportunities in this space: https://pitchb.co/tEHTAO

Traditional sports like soccer still dominate the #PrivateEquity investment narrative, but in recent years, lesser-known sports have captured interest, too. Volleyball is one of several up-and-coming #sports to attract private capital in recent years. Another is padel, a racket sport that originated in Mexico and has taken hold in Spain. Passionate fans and the allure of getting in on the ground floor are driving investment, and overall, more than $10 billion has been deployed in the sports category this year as investors capitalize on the intersection of live events and intellectual property. ?? Learn more in this edition of The Weekly Pitch, along with the week’s top news and research from our team of industry-leading sources for info on the worlds of VC, PE and M&A.

This week, PitchBook is a sponsor at SuperInvestor in Monaco. Dylan Cox, CFA , PitchBook’s Head of Private Markets Research, delivered a keynote session on navigating the liquidity drought ?? . #PE #VC #PrivateMarkets

After a 34.7% peak-to-trough decline in 2022 –23, the global #M&A market has seen a significant recovery year, propelled by corporate M&A and a recent resurgence of #PE activity. This upward trend in activity, beginning in Q4 2023, has been characterized by: ? 27.6% deal value ? 13.3% YoY deal count ? Easing borrowing rates Bolstered by increased lending activity from central banks, the M&A market shows significant promise—but can it maintain this momentum after nearly a year of growth? Discover new insights on the future of M&A in the new report from our industry experts: https://pitchb.co/CSo3nY