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Fall if you will, but rise you must. James Joyce. This is the latest Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. Growth Equity is seeing some signs of valuation picking up while activity levels are strong In the US ytd 178 growth equity raises of $100m+ have garnered $90bn which compares with c80 IPOs raising $11.8bn.

Since the end of World War II, the ties between political decisions, economics and financial markets have become central to the dynamics that shape our societies: this interdependence can clearly be witnessed through the multiple, complex and complementary mechanisms at work.

Rothschild & Co announced that Ralph Lerman has joined the firm’s North American Global Advisory business as a Managing Director on the Business Services team, effective immediately. Mr. Lerman will be based in New York. This expansion of the team underscores Rothschild & Co’s commitment to growing its U.S. Business Services practice and delivering best-in-class advisory services to both sponsor-backed and corporate clients.

Rothschild & Co is pleased to announce that Doug Fordyce has joined the firm’s Global Advisory business as Head of Energy, North America, effective June 2, 2025. Mr. Fordyce brings over 25 years of experience advising on a broad range of Energy sector mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. He will be joining the firm’s successful Infrastructure, Power, Renewables & Energy group, based in Houston and reporting to Lee LeBrun, Partner and Head of Global Advisory, North America.

Rothschild & Co is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Greenberger will join the firm as Managing Director and Head of Real Estate, North America, based in New York. In this role, Mr. Greenberger will be responsible for leading Rothschild & Co’s real estate advisory activities across the region, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in an expanding sector.

Not all AI. The strength of VC funding growth (up 3x ytd in the US, up 20% In Europe) is led by AI but it’s not the whole story. To the end of April funding for ‘non-AI’ companies is up 67% yoy in the US and 14% in Europe. Software, biotech and fintech are all prominent – we look at what’s driving this.

Rothschild & Co is pleased to announce the expansion of its Wealth Management activities in Luxembourg. This strategic move is part of Rothschild & Co's ongoing commitment to providing first class Private Banking services to its clients across Europe.

Rothschild & Co is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Greenberger will join the firm as Managing Director and Head of Real Estate, North America, based in New York. In this role, Mr. Greenberger will be responsible for leading Rothschild & Co’s real estate advisory activities across the region, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in an expanding sector.

Economic activity remained relatively resilient in early 2025, although this stability was supported by temporary factors. In fact, global growth projections have been revised markedly down in recent weeks, reflecting tariff rates at levels not seen in a century and a highly unpredictable environment, while inflation risks have increased.

Rothschild & Co Wealth Management Belgium is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Baptiste Van Ex as Senior Adviser.

José Luis Muñoz, con 25 años de trayectoria en Bankinter, se incorpora con efecto inmediato a la firma para responder a su crecimiento continuo y sostenido.

We review a strong Q1 for the value of Growth Equity raises on both sides of the Atlantic ( US +48% yoy, Europe +22%) and the potential impact of the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on trading conditions for venture backed firms, the flow of funding into the asset class and valuation.