On November 6, 2024, global M&A deal activity for VC-backed startups declined slightly in Q3, totaling 479 deals compared to 500 in Q2. This figure, however, marks an increase from 430 deals in Q3 of the previous year, indicating an overall faster pace than last year despite a 17% decrease from Q3 2022. Significant transactions include Mastercard's acquisition of Recorded Future for $2.65 billion and Salesforce's purchase of Own Company for $1.9 billion. AI startups played a notable role, with 70 M&A deals involving them, down from 75 in Q2 but up 46% from the previous year. The proportion of M&A deals involving AI startups rose from 11% to 15%. A quick recovery in M&A activity in Q4 appears unlikely due to upcoming U.S. elections and the holiday season, though VC-backed startups may still see a better year than last, not reaching the levels some had expected.

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