Multiples's Renuka Ramnath on blockbuster 2021 for private equities

Q1: As we are close to the end of 2021, how has been this year for private equity space and multiples, considering that there is still uncertainty about the pandemic and the future and also businesses?
Ans:
>2021 exceptionally good year for private equities and multiples
>Capital flows seen during 2021 was close to $60 billion
>Several companies raised capital, gave exit to incumbent investors
>More than 120 deals of over $100 million in 2021
>20 deals of over $500 million ticket size in 2021
>2021 has been a record-year for multiples and investments
 

Q2: Do you see that there is a lot of euphoria about private equity funds putting in money in startups with the hope that they can make money because of the overall euphoria?
Ans:
>Capital is available for disruption
>Opportunity for entrepreneurship increased manifold
>Opportunity for disrupting businesses increased manifold
>Services part of the economy busting all charts in terms of growth
>Have real opportunities on the ground to build a business of scale 
>Capital market players don’t want to miss out on having new-age disruptive companies in their portfolio
 

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