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UK VC funding value jumps 77% during Q1–Q3 2026 despite marginal fall in deal volume, reveals GlobalData

The UK venture capital (VC) landscape demonstrated resilience during the first three quarters of 2026 compared with the corresponding period in 2025, with total funding value rising by 77% year-on-year (YoY) despite a marginal 1% decline in deal volume, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.

India VC ecosystem decouples from global trends during Q1-Q3 2026, reveals GlobalData

India's venture capital market diverged from global trends in Q1–Q3 2026: Deal volume fell by 12%, and total funding decreased by 3% year-over-year. While the U.S. (+161% in value) and China (+212%) saw strong growth, India accounted for 7% of deals but only 1% of the total value.

Markets Private Equity

Renewable refinery capacity set to triple by 2030 as demand for alternative fuels grows, says GlobalData

GlobalData forecasts that global renewable refinery production capacity will rise from 11,716 mmgy (2025) to 35,358.9 mmgy by 2030. This growth is driven by rising demand for alternative fuels such as renewable diesel and SAF in the transport sector.

Energy Markets

Global deal activity falls by 3 per cent year-on-year during Q1–Q3 2026, according to GlobalData

Globally, the number of transactions fell by 3% in Q1–Q3 2026, according to GlobalData. This was driven by weaker M&A activity (-5%), whilst private equity (+5%) and venture capital (+0.2%) remained stable. Mixed regional performance: China +13 per cent, USA +0.4 per cent, UK/Germany -4 per cent, Japan -29 per cent.

Markets Private Equity

GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the automotive sector for Q1–Q3 2026

GlobalData: League tables for M&A advisers in the automotive sector, Q1–Q3 2026. Among financial advisers, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial leads by value ($29.7 billion), whilst Morgan Stanley leads by volume (4 deals). Among legal advisers, Kirkland & Ellis leads by value ($3.4 billion) and White & Case leads by volume (10 deals).

Markets Private Equity Regulatory

GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the power sector for Q1–Q3 2026

GlobalData publishes rankings of M&A advisers in the energy sector for Q1–Q3 2026: Goldman Sachs leads by deal value ($148.8 billion), Morgan Stanley by number of deals (22). Among legal advisers, Kirkland & Ellis leads by value ($169.5 billion), Latham & Watkins by number of deals (26).

Energy Markets

GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the retail sector for Q1–Q3 2026

GlobalData publishes league tables for M&A advisers in the retail sector (Q1–Q3 2026). Morgan Stanley leads by value ($11.8 billion), Diligent Capital by volume (9 deals); White & Case by value ($9.9 billion), Baker McKenzie by volume (11).

Markets Private Equity

GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the financial services sector for Q1–Q3 2026

GlobalData has published the league tables for M&A advisers in the financial sector (Q1–Q3 2026). Morgan Stanley leads by deal value ($67.4 billion), whilst Houlihan Lokey leads by number of deals (38). Among legal advisers, Sullivan & Cromwell ($38.9 billion) and Kirkland & Ellis (32 deals) are in the lead.

Markets Private Equity

GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers in North America during Q1-Q3 2026

GlobalData has released its M&A advisory rankings for North America (Q1–Q3 2026). Goldman Sachs leads in deal value ($510.5 billion), while Houlihan Lokey leads in volume (161 deals). Among law firms, Kirkland & Ellis leads the pack—both by value and volume (369 deals; $456.6 billion).

Markets

GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the Middle East and Africa for Q1–Q3 2026

GlobalData has published league tables for M&A advisers in the Middle East & Africa for Q1–Q3 2026. Goldman Sachs leads by deal value, whilst Rothschild & Co leads by volume. Among law firms, Kirkland & Ellis (value) and White & Case (volume) top the rankings.

Cooperations Markets

Closure of US tax credit transition window to reshape wind and solar outlook, says GlobalData

The U.S. is tightening its subsidy rules for wind and solar projects: Now that the transition period has ended, the commissioning date is the primary factor. Projects not exempt from the rules must begin operations by December 31, 2027; in addition, stricter requirements regarding supply chains and ownership now apply.

Energy Regulatory

GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers in Asia-Pacific during Q1-Q3 2026

GlobalData has released league tables for M&A advisors in the Asia-Pacific region (Q1–Q3 2026). Mitsubishi UFJ Financial leads among financial advisors in terms of value and volume (29 deals, $42 billion). Among law firms, AZB & Partners leads in value and TriLegal in volume.

Cooperations Markets