Despite previous optimism that improving macroeconomic conditions would support renewed activity across capital markets, transaction activity waned at the end of 2024. With the Fed recently signaling that it would pause further rate cuts, a broader resurgence in transaction activity has become uncertain and previous hopes for more exit-friendly dealmaking conditions have dissipated. However, a growing backlog of exit-ready companies and mounting pressure from investors seeking distributions may still push more deals to come to market over the coming months.

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Discussion Topics:

• Venture capital activity and the outlook for VC investment
• IPO issuances and public market valuations
• M&A activity and valuations across sectors and transaction sizes
• Debt market trends, including current rates and spreads, leverage levels and private debt activity
• Private equity trends in investment activity, fund raising and exits
• Market outlook for 2025