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Growth equity deal activity rises sharply in 2021 as investors seek higher returns

February 22, 2022

US growth equity investing and deal value increased sharply in 2021, capping a decade of growth driven by investors on the hunt for stronger returns than those provided by buyouts.

Partech to boost Europe's growth scene with $750M fund

November 30, 2021

Paris-based tech investor Partech has closed its second growth fund on €650 million (about $750 million) as late-stage deals continue to dominate Europe's VC market.

What's driving private equity's march on VC?

September 8, 2021

Five charts that break down the rise of private equity firms and other nontraditional investors as a driving force in late-stage venture capital deals.

Amid private market shifts, growth equity and venture debt emerge

August 27, 2021

A new breed of investors has entered the private markets, and companies are raising more capital and waiting longer to IPO as a result. In this article, PitchBook analysts highlight the blurring lines between VC and PE, as well as the growing prominence of new-school investment strategies.

Foresite Capital's ambitions swell with mammoth healthcare fundraise

February 25, 2021

Foresite Capital's latest fundraise comes while the firm is growing an incubator program and has launched itself into the SPAC market both as a blank-check company sponsor and investor.

PitchBook Analyst Note: Growth Equity Overview

June 25, 2020

This analyst note delves into growth equity investment and performance, comparing metrics from PE buyouts and VC.