KPMG – Venture Pulse, Q4 2024

Welcome to the Q4’24 edition of Venture Pulse the KPMG Private Enterprise’s quarterly report highlighting the key trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the VC market globally and in key jurisdictions around the world. 2024 was a challenging year for the global VC market, with geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and uncertainty affecting investments. Despite this, Q4’24 saw a rebound in global VC investment, driven by eight $1 billion+ megadeals. AI-focused companies attracted significant investments. The Americas saw a significant rise in VC investment, while Europe experienced a moderate increase, and Asia remained soft. There is cautious optimism for IPOs in 2025, with AI and defense tech expected to attract significant investment.