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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: As a mix of headwinds and tailwinds affecting the US market, private equity (PE) investment and deal activity remained relatively steady in the US during Q1'25, with a notable increase from Q4'24, revealed a study.
Investment rose from $210 billion across 2113 deals in Q4'24 to $234.2 billion across 1670 deals this quarter - reflecting a strong start to the year, according to KPMG report 'Q1'25 Pulse of Private Equity'.
However, momentum in the latter half of the quarter was tempered by rising concerns over newly implemented tariffs on imported goods and the potential for retaliatory counter-tariffs.
Despite these emerging headwinds, several supportive factors - such as ongoing deregulation efforts and lower energy costs - are expected to provide some balance and could help sustain PE investor confidence in the months ahead.
In Q1'25, US private equity funds raised $66.8 billion across 80 deals - a slight dip compared to last year's period. While overall fundraising was marginally lower, the quarter reinforced a key trend: fund sizes in the US continue to grow, driven primarily by the largest and most established PE firms with a track record of positive returns.
America's energy sector continued to attract strong interest from private equity investors in Q1'25, driven by soaring energy demand and a wave of large-scale transactions. PE investment in the sector reached $35.7 billion versus $94.4 billion in all of 20...................... To view our full article Click here
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