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Technology: Industry Trends Q1 2026

Seven Q1 2026 technology trends: AI capital structure, the agentic ROI gap, custom silicon vs. Nvidia, the power squeeze, open-weight models, and EU rules.

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Technology: Industry Trends Q4 2025

The final quarter of 2025 has transitioned from the "hype" of software models to the grueling reality of physical and financial infrastructure. 

The third quarter of 2024 saw significant developments in the global technology industry, marked by strong growth in cloud services, rising AI adoption, increasing cyber threats, and a resilient M&A market. This analysis highlights five key trends that have shaped the industry and compares them to previous quarters and years for context.

Venture capital (VC) activity in 2024 saw a notable resurgence, driven primarily by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and a series of high-value megadeals. In Q2 2024, global VC investment surged to $94.3 billion, a five-quarter high, compared to $75.3 billion in Q1 (KPMG). This growth was heavily influenced by a handful of $1 billion+ deals, signaling continued confidence in AI and emerging sectors.

Q3 2024 marked a continued rebound in private equity (PE), with emerging trends shaping deal strategies across various sectors. While healthcare, industrials, and technology sectors saw robust activity, new dynamics such as retail investor participation in private markets and shifting fundraising patterns also took center stage. 

Below are the key trends shaping the private equity landscape in Q3 2024:

Healthcare: Industry Trends Q4 2025

How Q4 2025 is shaping 2026 in healthcare: Rapid AI adoption, rising M&A activity, outpatient growth, workforce challenges, and regulatory shifts. Essential insights for MBA applicants, healthcare leaders, and professionals planning to enter or continue in the industry

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Healthcare: Industry Trends Q3 2025

The healthcare sector in 2024 will continue its strong growth trajectory, with the global healthcare services market expected to expand from $8,963.64 billion in 2023 to $10,908.99 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. 

This growth is driven by multiple factors, including technological advancements, an aging global population, and the adoption of value-based care models. 

Below are the 5 key trends shaping the industry this year

Clients are increasingly asking for ‘proof’ and demands agility with changing market demands and customer preference in consulting solutions. 

Consulting companies have adapted to the market reality. 

In 2024, private equity (PE) showed notable recovery in Q2, with deal activity rebounding to its highest levels since mid-2022. 

According to EY, Q2 witnessed 122 deals valued at $196 billion, nearly double Q1’s $100 billion. 

April and May – Lower Price Triggered Deals

April and May were particularly strong, each surpassing $70 billion in transactions. This resurgence is a significant shift, driven partly by sellers lowering asking prices to bridge the valuation gap that had stalled deal-making. 

Chicago Booth has 67 external funding options for international students. It includes numerous scholarships, loans, and grants tailored to students from various countries and regions.

For example, Chinese students can explore the China Scholarship Council, and Indian nationals may benefit from the J.N. Tata Endowment. Notably, Korean students have access to substantial scholarships from the Kwanjeong Educational Foundation.