# PE Pulse: key takeaways from Q1 2025

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Podcast: [NextWave Private Equity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nextwave-private-equity-24246)
Published: 2025-05-01T07:41:00+00:00
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## Resource

In Q1 2025, private equity firms saw a 45% rise in deal volume compared to the previous year. However, rising trade tensions are creating caution among investors. Many firms may limit capital deployment in the coming months, yet a higher-than-average risk tolerance indicates readiness to seize new opportunities. Firms are focusing on operational improvements within their portfolios and exploring sectors like aerospace and defense. Additionally, the return of corporate acquirers has boosted exit activity, reflecting a dynamic shift in the private equity landscape amid ongoing uncertainty. Visit https://www.ey.com/pepulse to view this quarter's summary.

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