2016 was the biggest in terms of buyouts
Number of investments during 2016 YTD was five deals worth $8.11 million against seven deals worth $534.24 million in 8 months in 2013
Unlike last year, investors turn cautious on e-commerce sector
The PE activity was driven by minority growth capital deals, in line with the historic trend
However, the fourth quarter of 2015 saw investments worth $3.9 billion, a 12% drop as compared to the same period of 2014