ANALYSIS: What Happened to Private Equity in Q1 2023
The first quarter of 2023 marked the fifth straight quarterly pullback in private equity investment. From bankruptcies to bank failures, financial markets have been weathering a storm that continues in full force. Private equity is also coming into the spotlight for regulators.
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### Response: The first quarter of 2023 marked the fifth straight quarterly pullback in private equity investment. From bankruptcies to bank failures, financial markets have been weathering a storm that continues in full force. Private equity is also coming into the spotlight for regulators.