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PE/VC Investments Plunge in July to USD 2.7 Billion: Report

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By Rediff Money Desk, Mumbai   Aug 14, 2024 16:09

Private equity and venture capital investments in India dropped to USD 2.7 billion in July 2024, down 42% from June. Read more about the decline in deal size and the impact of global uncertainties.
PE/VC Investments Plunge in July to USD 2.7 Billion: Report
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Mumbai, Aug 14 (PTI) Investments in Indian entities by venture capital and private equity funds declined sharply to USD 2.7 billion in July this year, a report said on Wednesday.

The bets were 42 per cent lower than USD 4.6 billion in the preceding month of June, and 35 per cent down from USD 4.1 billion in July last year, the report by industry lobby grouping IVCA and consultancy firm EY, said.

Interestingly, the number of deals increased to 81 from 68 transactions in the year-ago period, indicating the deal sizes were down.

"The second half of 2024 appears to have had a weak start. We expect PE/VC investors to take a cautious approach as concerns over global uncertainties, inflation and geopolitical tensions play out, influencing the confidence and willingness of investors to deploy additional capital," the firm's partner Vivek Soni said.

He added that the budget has been a "net positive" for the sector, and added that the angel tax removal should stimulate investor interest in the start-up space.

The number of large deals valued at over USD 100 million each declined to six in July 2024 and the aggregate value of USD 1.5 billion was 58 per cent lower compared to the year-ago period, the report said.

Buyout investments had the largest share in July 2024, with USD 1.2 billion invested across five deals compared to USD 2.9 billion across six deals in July 2023, it said, adding that start-up investments were up by 31 per cent at USD 729 million to become the second biggest category.

The month recorded 16 exits worth USD 2.5 billion, as compared to USD 3 billion in July 2023 in 20 deals, it said.

PE and VC funds raised USD 434 million for future investments during the month, which was broadly similar to June this year, but higher than the year-ago period.
Source: PTI
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