Biz Roundup: Private Equity and Venture Capital Deals Recover, Mergers and Acquisitions Remain Quiet
In the five-day period ending August 8, 2025, the world of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) witnessed a notable uptick in deal activity. Our website's data reveals that this week saw the involvement of 33 companies, a significant increase from the 19 firms that raised funds a week ago.
The week's funding amount totaled $209 million, marking an improvement over the $152 million raised in the previous week. This surge in funding activity could indicate a recovery in the market after two consecutive weeks of slowdown.
On the global stage, PE and VC deal activity displayed a mixed picture. While PE entry deal activity slightly slowed in July compared to prior months and the previous year, the overall deal value for the first seven months of 2025 remained ahead of 2024 totals by 10%, reaching $444.67 billion[1]. Venture capital activity, particularly in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector, remained robust, accounting for 34% of combined PE and VC deal value in July[1].
One of the standout deals in July was a $7.8 billion acquisition of Techem GmbH by TPG Capital LP, partnering with sovereign wealth funds GIC and Mubadala[1]. Despite a slowdown in July, the earlier part of 2025 showed momentum due to optimism about macroeconomic shifts and more favorable policy environments, although this was tempered by tariff fluctuations and global trade uncertainties in the second quarter, which affected market sentiment[2].
Looking ahead, nearly half (41%) of fund managers prioritized preserving "dry powder" (capital reserves) for new platform investments, indicating preparedness to accelerate dealmaking in the latter half of 2025 and into 2026 amid improving dealmaking fundamentals like possible interest rate reductions and tax incentives[3][4]. European private equity deal activity in the first half of 2025 showed a small increase in deal count (+2% year-over-year) but cautious outlooks remain due to geopolitical tensions, with middle-market deals gaining traction, especially in sectors like healthcare, industrials, and financial services[5].
In summary, while deal activity experienced a modest mid-year slowdown, accumulated deal value and sector-specific interest, particularly in TMT and healthcare, have kept private equity and venture capital momentum strong overall. Industry participants are gearing up for a rebound and accelerated dealmaking through the rest of 2025[1][3][5].
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The surge in funding activity, totaling $209 million, in the latest week signifies an improvement in the finance sector following two consecutive weeks of slowdown, which could be a promising indicator of market recovery. In the global context, private equity and venture capital deal activity remains vibrant, with venture capital activity in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector remaining robust.
