Fundraising slowed down significantly in the first half of 2022 as capital became more expensive, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine became more serious, and markets and entrepreneurs accepted the ongoing recession.
According to the Financial Times, companies around the world raised $4.9 trillion in the first half of 2022 through new bonds, loans, and equity. This represents a decrease of 25% from the $6.6 trillion raised in the first half of 2021.
