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      "text": "Trends to watch for in Q4'24\nWhile VC investment and exit activity will likely remain relatively soft in Q4'24, particularly until after the US presidential election in November, there is a growing sense optimism that exits activity could start to rebound in 2025. M&A activity could be first out the gate as VC investors look at deals in light of interest rate cuts in a number of jurisdictions.\nAI is expected to remain a very hot area of investment, although there could be a shakeout as investors increasingly focus on companies able to show how they are using AI to generate real value. Regulation of AI activities will also be a major area to watch over the next several quarters, as governments and regulators increasingly prioritize the need to develop guardrails for AI activities, whether they are focused on safety, privacy, or appropriate use.\nWhile alternative energy solutions have garnered strong interest from VC investors over the last two years — although total investment has fallen off over the last couple of quarters — interest could spike further over the next year given how global energy demand is skyrocketing and predicted to outpace supply.",
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      "text": "Corporate investment slows, except in the US\nGlobally, corporate VC investment has dropped off considerably this year in Europe and Asia. The Americas, largely driven by the US, was the one exception, with VC investment tracking slightly ahead of 2023 results at the end of Q3'23. This likely reflects a number of unique differences between regions, including the incredibly strong interest in AI in the US and a higher degree of caution on the part of corporates in Asia and Europe.",
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