Private equity and venture capital investments continued to touch record highs, crossing $21.8 billion in 2017 thus far, and surpassing the previous record of $19.8 billion set in 2015, according to data collated by EY. The buoyancy of risk capital investors in Asia’s third-largest economy is being driven by more $100 million-plus cheques rather than an increase in volume of deals. Investors are taking their time to conduct the necessary diligence, and deciding to back market leaders or creators. What should also bring cheer to the participants of the Indian startup ecosystem is the rise in discussions over potential mergers and acquisitions that are taking place. A snapshot of major deals that have been reported over the course of the week is mentioned in the link below.

(Economic Times)