Global IPO Trends Q3 2026
The global IPO market entered Q3 2026 on the back of an active first half and sustained issuance levels through the quarter.
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The global IPO market entered Q3 2026 on the back of an active first half and sustained issuance levels through the quarter.
Seed and venture capital investment in Argentina in 2025 totaled $270 million.
1H2026 recorded US$20.5 billion in PE/VC investments, 36% lower than in 1H2025 (US$31.8 billion).
The market recorded 280 deals, against 311 a year earlier, so fewer companies were financed.
Venture capital investment value for German startups reached almost €8.4 billion in 2025, up 19% from 2024, marking the third-highest total in history [p.4].
Global venture capital funding reached $435 billion in 2025, an increase of +27%.
The Norwegian M&A market softened in Q3 2026, with 234 announced transactions, down from 276 in Q2.
2024 saw transaction activity rise to $3,765m of combined investments and divestments across private equity and venture capital transactions.
In 2024, venture capital investment volume in German startups increased by €1 billion (+17%) to over €7 billion across 755 deals.
Out of 702 German startups receiving venture capital in 2024, only 27 had all-female founding teams, while 553 were all-male.
US venture investment surged by 154% driven by AI leaders, whereas Europe grew just over 10%, primarily led by the UK.
European private equity deal activity increased by 5% in 2024 to 1,424 transactions.
The number of announced M&A transactions in Hungary was 135 in 2025, up from 110 in 2024.
The US IPO market saw 216 deals completed in 2025, up from 176 in 2024 and a recent low of 90 in 2022.
Cross-border listings reached a record 14% of all global deals, with 93% of these international issuers choosing to list on US exchanges.
The research covers 30 key markets and approximately 3,600 wealthy clients worldwide, with a sample size increased by 900 participants.