Private equity and venture capital bets fall 40% to USD 8.8 billion in Q2: Report

Private equity and venture capital investments fell by 40 per cent to USD 8.8 billion in the September quarter. Despite a 26 per cent increase in the number of deals, geopolitical tensions have led to investment caution. Large deals above USD 100 million halved to 21. Funds raised for future investments also dropped by 37 per cent.