PE Pulse: key takeaways from Q1 2025

NextWave Private Equity by Bridget Walsh

May 1, 202507:22Business

In Q1 2025, private equity firms saw a 45% rise in deal volume compared to the previous year. However, rising trade tensions are creating caution among investors. Many firms may limit capital deployment in the coming mon...

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