A Disappointing Q3
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The first half of the year showed teasingly positive trends for private equity, at least from a data perspective. The third quarter didn’t live up to those expectation. PitchBook’s Q3 US PE Breakdown saw a decline in dealmaking activity—below the $200 billion mark for the first time since COVID—and deal value overall is trending toward a six-year low. Deal flow is also heading downhill.