Private equity dealmaking and fundraising levels remained healthy in 2017, and there are a number of trends set to continue into the new year, such as the recent rise of megafunds and a blurring of the lines between PE and venture capital as fund managers increasingly seek to land promising technologies.
“You’re going to see more investors throwing money at the very best PE houses, and they’re going to get bigger and bigger,” said Howard Berkower, a partner with McCarter & English LLP’s corporate practice.