PE/VC investments in auto components hits all-time low in 2016

Investors exited with $1.35 bn in 2016, for the first time crossing the billion mark in last 6 years

Private Equity, Venture Capital investments in the auto component industry are at a six-year low of $38 million in 2016, a steep decline from $144 million in four deals during 2015.

On the contrary, investors exited with $1.35 billion in 2016, crossing the billion mark for the first time in last six years.

According to Venture Intelligence data, PE and VC investors invested $38 million in 2016 as against $144 million in 2015 and $158 million in 2014. The value of investments stood at $58 million and $633 million in 2012 and 2013 respectively. The year 2013 was a blockbuster