US VC trudges through Q3

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US venture market trudges through Q3
The dust has yet to settle on the VC market's swift decline, with US VC deal count continuing to trend downward for the second quarter in a row, despite remaining high on a historical basis. Deal value hit a nine-quarter low in Q3, with only $43 billion invested in VC deals across all stages.

Exit activity also remained lethargic, to say the least, despite the announced $20 billion acquisition of Figma by Adobe. Just $14 billion in exit value was generated in Q3, the lowest total since Q4 2016, according to a first look at the data from our upcoming PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor.

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Unicorn formation falls to lowest quarterly total since early in pandemic
The PitchBook Unicorn Tracker shows that the formation of billion-dollar VC-backed companies continues to remain depressed.
  • Only 10 new unicorns were created last month, for a total of 35 minted throughout the quarter, the lowest quarterly total since Q2 2020. The combined valuation for unicorns created in Q3 2022 was the lowest total since Q1 2020 at $57.1 billion.

  • Some notable rounds in September included power generator manufacturer Mainspring's $290 million Series E at a $1 billion valuation, according to PitchBook data. The parent company of Swiss crypto startup 21Shares raised $25 million at a valuation of around $2 billion, in a round led by London-based hedge fund Marshall Wace.
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Govtech startups reimagine software for a post-pandemic future
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Digital transformation by local governments has led to new opportunities for govtech startups creating SaaS tools that engage communities, schedule virtual town hall meetings, mitigate ransomware attacks and more.

Here's a closer look at notable govtech deals since the beginning of 2020.
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How tech is adapting to ongoing turmoil across economies and markets
Markets are in turmoil, with some of the hottest tech stocks from 2021 seeing significant declines, while stock indices overall continue to experience significant volatility. Dealmaking reached record highs in the 2010s; by midyear 2022 the volume hasn't abated but is facing some headwinds.

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VC Deals  
Mvmnt picks up $20M in a16z-led round
Mvmnt, a developer of freight management software for enterprise customers, has raised a $20 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz.
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EcoCart brings in $14.5M
EcoCart has raised a $14.5 million Series A led by Fifth Wall Climate, TechCrunch reported. The company is a developer of built-in ecommerce infrastructure intended to help online buyers purchase sustainably.
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Qunnect raises $8M Series A
Qunnect has raised $8 million in a round led by Airbus Ventures. The New York-based company is a developer of hardware intended to scale quantum-secure networks.
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Halp nabs $4M seed round
Halp has raised $4 million in a round led by Lerer Hippeau and Serena Ventures. The company is the developer of a digital coaching platform intended to help international students apply to universities and qualify for scholarships.
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PE Deals  
Brookfield nears deal for Trimco
Brookfield Asset Management is nearing a deal to acquire Hong Kong clothing label maker Trimco Group, Bloomberg reported. A deal could value Trimco at up to $1 billion.
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SK's Ipackchem lands TPG Plastics
SK Capital Partners-backed Ipackchem, a supplier of barrier packaging solutions serving the crop protection and specialty chemicals industries, has acquired TPG Plastics, a manufacturer of engineered plastic blow molded products.
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Mercer Advisors acquires The Asset Advisory Group
Oak Hill Capital- and Genstar Capital-backed national registered investment adviser Mercer Advisors has acquired The Asset Advisory Group, a Cincinnati-based wealth management firm.
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Orangewood backs Barrington James
Orangewood Partners has invested in Barrington James, a recruitment firm serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device sectors.
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BPEA eyes DXC Technology takeover
Baring Private Equity Asia has approached DXC Technology regarding a possible takeover, Bloomberg reported. The IT services company has a market cap of roughly $6.3 billion.
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MLC launches first retail PE fund
MLC Asset Management has launched its first retail private equity fund, which will provide retail investors with access to global private equity investments. The Australian manager has over $149 billion in AUM.
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Investors  
Amazon to invest $150M in underrepresented entrepreneurs
Amazon plans to invest $150 million across venture capital funds, accelerators, incubators and venture studios to support entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds. The company expects to support over 200 startups through 2023.
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