Global deal activity declined from 2018, but still posted its second strongest year
U.S. deals lead the pack
North America accounted for more than half of VC investment value in the quarter
Two large software deals were highlights of the quarter
Venture capital investing had a record quarter, reaching $1.28 billion
But investment in Waterloo and Ottawa increased dramatically
Other countries, including Canada, saw consistent growth
Investment is down slightly in the second quarter, KPMG says
Survey of venture capital and private equity firms shows room for improvement
Regulator seeks to boost market activity following declines in energy sector