IVCA Feature: What’s Happening Now in Venture Capital & Private Equity Globalization
June 11, 2025
Investments and funding can come from a number of sources from all over the world, and both the Venture Capital and the Private Equity industries has consistently led the way in opening up different regions for both disbursing and acquiring capital. With a current domestic governmental emphasis on borders and America First, what is the current state in the global reach of VC and PE? The online press has perspective.
WeForum.org, ‘3 Ways Global Venture Capital Can Drive Transformative Change’
From the World Economic Forum: “There is evidence that the deglobalization narrative is just that: a narrative. In fact, research has found that global integration is growing, as trade, capital, data, and knowledge move across borders at higher volumes. One source forecasts global trade to grow at 2.8% per year through 2032.”
Bain.com, ‘Global Venture Capital Outlook: The Latest Trends’
Global investments ticked up in the first quarter of the year, reaching $131 billion. The US continued to account for the largest share of funding due to mega-rounds by OpenAI and Anthropic. Meanwhile, China saw another quarter of declining investment amid geopolitical tensions.
READ MORE: https://www.bain.com/insights/global-venture-capital-outlook-latest-trends-snap-chart/
LinkedIn.com, ‘The Evolution of Venture Capital in the 21st Century’
Everything Startups Blog: “The evolution of Venture Capital in the 21st century is characterized by globalization, diversified investment strategies, the involvement of new financial actors, a focus on emerging technologies, and a significant emphasis on talent development. These changes reflect the dynamic nature of the global economy and the continuous quest for innovation and growth.”
Paklaunch Podcast, ‘Global Venture Capital: Perspective on Opportunities’
Paklaunch is a Podcast Regarding: Pakistani Startups: “Ansaf Kareem joined us for a fireside chat on April 20th to discuss current trends in due diligence and VC decision making.” Including Perspective on Global Venture Trends and Opportunities.
LISTEN HERE (58 MINUTES): https://youtu.be/WinPz6cCMSc?si=6iUx646fnmEkLFw7
Wautier.co.UK, ‘The Evolving Role of Private Equity in a Globalized Economy’
How has Private Equity evolved from a niche investment strategy to a major force in the global economy? What factors have contributed to the worldwide expansion of Private Equity, and what challenges do firms face in different markets? How will technology, impact investing, and institutional investors shape the future of Private Equity?
READ MORE: https://wautier.co.uk/private-equity/
EY.com, ‘Private Equity Pulse: Key Takeaways from Q1 2025’
From Ernst & Young Global PE: “Global private equity acquisitions increased 45% by volume and value more than doubled versus Q1 2024.” and “Rising trade tensions and associated uncertainty, however, are leading to increased caution among investors — currently, nearly three-fourths of general partners (GPs) expect tariffs to have a moderate negative impact on deployment activity over the next 3-6 months.”
READ MORE: https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/private-equity/pulse
Knowledge at Wharton Podcast, ‘How Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty are Disrupting Private Equity’
Burcu Esmer of Wharton discusses how tariff fluctuations and policy instability are reshaping the Private Equity landscape. Private Equity firms are slowing deal activity, reassessing portfolio company performance, and confronting higher input costs. With supply chains under pressure and long-term planning more difficult, the industry is focusing on risk modeling, cost control, and strategic flexibility.
LISTEN HERE (8 MINUTES): https://youtu.be/4it7qdj8hAY?si=4ysubuiMuQ–dbCw
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