Venture Pulse Q3 2022 Global analysis of venture funding October 19, 2022  Welcome message Welcome to the Q3’22 edition of Venture Pulse — KPMG Private Enterprise's quarterly report highlighting the key trends, opportunities, and challenges facing the venture capital market globally and in key jurisdictions around the world. With no indication of when market conditions will improve, global VC investment is expected to remain subdued in Q4’22. While the strongest companies will continue to attract VC funding, down rounds will likely become more common and some startups will fail to raise funds. M&A activity is expected to increase as some companies consider alternatives to IPO exits and as startups unable to obtain additional financing look to sell. You know KPMG. You might not know KPMG Private Enterprise. KPMG Private Enterprise advisers in KPMG firms around the world are dedicated to working with you and your business, no matter where you are in your growth journey — whether you’re looking to reach new heights, embrace technology, plan for an exit, or manage the transition of wealth or your business to the next generation. VC investment globally declined for the third straight quarter in Q3’22, despite five $1 billion+ megadeals. Regionally, the Americas, Europe, and Asia all saw both VC investment and the number of VC deals fall to levels not seen since early 2020. In this quarter’s edition of Venture Pulse, we look at the 。。。以下略