PitchBook's Q1 2025 US PE Breakdown reveals robust dealmaking despite growing economic concerns, with Q1 deal value reaching $259.7 billion, up 24.6% QoQ and 36.1% YoY. Deal count remained steady at 2,263, though exits are struggling to keep pace with the massive backlog of 3,800 PE-backed companies awaiting liquidity.

Black Dragon Capital and CCG Catalyst join forces to find innovative fintech solutions for community banks and credit unions.

Private markets accessibility hits "iPhone moment" as BlackRock and Partners Group launch model portfolios designed to simplify advisor implementation.

AMPAM Parks Mechanical acquires Seal Electric, expanding its capabilities to become California's first multifamily-focused MEP provider.

Privateer, a leader in geospatial intelligence, receives strategic investment from Taiwan's Far Eastern Group, expanding its global reach.

LongueVue Capital invests in Daedalus Industrial, a provider of control systems and automation solutions for data centers and industry.

Amca, a new aerospace manufacturing company, launches with $76.5M in funding to acquire and modernize specialized suppliers.

Corinex secures $30M from Energy Growth Momentum, Suma Capital, and Adara Ventures to expand its grid digitalization technology.

Black Dragon Capital partners with SchoolsFirst FCU to develop fintech solutions for credit unions, aiming to enhance member services.

Private markets race to embrace tech as individual investors demand public market-like features, creating winners and losers.

Hydrolix raises $80M in Series C funding to transform log data economics and analytics performance for security and observability.

Linus, founded by gaming industry veterans, secures $5M seed funding to revolutionize SAT prep with game-like experiences.

Aquatech secures growth investment from Cerberus to reinforce leadership in water and critical minerals technology solutions.

Monark and ViewTrade partner to provide global investors seamless access to private markets through API integration.

Lockmasters, a Dominus Capital portfolio company, acquires Signals Defense to expand its high-security solutions offerings.

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company adds Michael J. Doyle as Managing Director to expand its Consumer investment banking vertical.

Private equity optimism rises for 2025 despite valuation concerns and macroeconomic caution.

ATCO Frontec and Inuvialuit Development Corporation secure $48.4M contract for Polar Over-The-Horizon Radar system in Northwest Territories.

Cyberhaven secures $100M in Series D funding, reaching $1B valuation. AI-powered data security platform to accelerate growth.

Ayan Capital, a UK halal vehicle financing provider, secures £25M in Shariah-compliant funding to expand tech-led underwriting.