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UK VC funding surges 16.3% to $16.6 billion in 2024 despite fewer deals, reveals GlobalData

The UK’s venture capital (VC) market experienced a decline in the number of deals announced in 2024, with 1,209 deals compared to 1,289 in 2023. Despite this, the total funding value rose by 16.3%, reaching $16.6 billion. This shift reflects a growing trend among VC firms to prioritize high-value investments in fewer, more promising startups, […]

Top 20 global biopharma firms see 1.7% market cap growth to $3.7 billion in 2024 amid policy challenges, reveals GlobalData

The biopharmaceutical industry in 2024 experienced a mixed performance, with the aggregate market capitalization of the top 20 biopharmaceutical firms’ year-on-year increasing by 1.7% from $3.6 trillion to $3.7 trillion as on 31 December 2024, despite challenges from shifting policies and regulatory concerns. Key players like Lilly, AbbVie, and Gilead Sciences saw significant growth, while […]

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VC funding in China shrinks 21.7% to $35.2 billion in 2024, finds GlobalData

A total of 2,537 venture capital (VC) funding deals were announced in China during 2024 while the total disclosed funding value of these deals stood at $35.2 billion. This represents a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 23.2% in VC deal volume, whereas the total disclosed funding value fell by 21.7% compared to the previous year, according […]

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DeepSeek R1 sparks intense influencer discussions on AI costs and innovation, reveals GlobalData

DeepSeek, a rising AI startup from China, has quickly captured the attention of social media influencers with its R1 model, an advanced large language model (LLM) that challenges industry leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic at a fraction of the cost. Its efficiency in reasoning tasks, open-source framework, and minimal reliance on high-end GPUs have fueled […]

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US VC funding surges 34.6% to $148.8 billion in 2024 despite decline in deal volume, reveals GlobalData

The US venture capital (VC) market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, achieving a year-on-year (YoY) 34.6% surge in total funding value to $148.8 billion, despite a double-digit decline in deal volume. This impressive growth, driven by high-value investments, underscores robust investor confidence and reaffirms the US’s position as a global leader in the innovation-driven venture […]

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LVMH ad strategy combines heritage and innovation to strengthen luxury brand appeal, reveals GlobalData

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s (LVMH) advertising initiatives between October and December 2024 seamlessly blend heritage with innovation. By strategically aligning with high-profile sporting events like the America’s Cup and collaborating with renowned artists, the brand aims to strengthen its luxury image. Through dynamic storytelling, celebrity endorsements, and behind-the-scenes content, the Paris-based luxury goods giant […]

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Nike’s Q4 advertising strategy focuses on innovation, dedication, and inspiration to strengthen brand, reveals GlobalData

NIKE Inc’s (Nike) YouTube advertising campaigns spanning from October to December (Q4) of 2024 demonstrates a multifaceted approach to brand building, combining motivational storytelling, innovative product showcases, and cultural celebrations to engage a wide range of consumer segments. These campaigns, which feature themes of athletic dedication and playful nostalgic collaborations, emphasize Nike’s expertise in athletic […]

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Houlihan Lokey top M&A financial adviser in automotive sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Houlihan Lokey was the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial adviser in the automotive sector during 2024 by both value and volume, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Houlihan Lokey achieved the leading position by advising […]

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Slaughter and May and Kirkland & Ellis top M&A legal advisers in automotive sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Slaughter and May and Kirkland & Ellis were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the automotive sector during 2024 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest legal advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Slaughter and May […]

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Lazard top M&A financial adviser in power sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Lazard was the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial adviser in the power sector during 2024 by value as well as volume, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Lazard achieved this leading position by advising on […]

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Latham & Watkins and CMS top M&A legal advisers in power sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Latham & Watkins and CMS were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the power sector during 2024 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest legal advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Latham & Watkins achieved its […]

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Mega M&A amid JPM 2025 signals potential biopharmaceutical M&A rebound, says GlobalData

The 43rd Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference kicked off with multi-billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announcements from Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, and GSK. These transactions signal a return in biopharmaceutical deal-making confidence following subdued activity in 2024, with industry experts predicting larger deals in 2025 driven by regulatory changes and pipeline refueling needs, according […]

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Morgan Stanley and Clearwater International top M&A financial advisers in construction sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Morgan Stanley and Clearwater International were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the construction sector during 2024 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Morgan Stanley achieved its leading […]

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Kirkland & Ellis top M&A legal advisers in construction sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Kirkland & Ellis were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the construction sector during 2024 by value and volume, respectively according to the latest legal advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that […]

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Citi and Jefferies top M&A financial advisers in oil & gas sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Citi and Jefferies were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the oil & gas sector in 2024 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Citi achieved its leading position […]

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Kirkland & Ellis top M&A legal adviser in oil & gas sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Kirkland & Ellis was the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal adviser in the oil & gas sector during 2024 by both value and volume, according to the latest legal advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Kirkland & Ellis achieved the […]

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JP Morgan and Performance Brokerage Services top M&A financial advisers in retail sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

JP Morgan and Performance Brokerage Services were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the retail sector during 2024 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that JP Morgan achieved the […]

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Addleshaw Goddard top M&A legal advisers in retail sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Addleshaw Goddard were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the retail sector during 2024 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest legal advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Simpson Thacher & […]

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Morgan Stanley and Stifel/KBW top M&A financial advisers in financial services sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Morgan Stanley and Stifel/KBW were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the financial services sector during 2024 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Morgan Stanley achieved the leading […]

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Kirkland & Ellis top M&A legal adviser in financial services sector in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Kirkland & Ellis was the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal adviser in the financial services sector during 2024 by both value and volume, according to the latest legal advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Kirkland & Ellis achieved the leading […]

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