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PitchBook Launches AI-Driven Navigator Amid Soaring Private Market Valuations

As the private tech market reaches unprecedented heights—with titans like OpenAI, SpaceX, Anthropic, and Stripe achieving astronomical valuations—PitchBook has unveiled an AI-powered solution designed to streamline market analysis. The new tool, known as PitchBook Navigator, leverages artificial intelligence and deep data insights to deliver real-time information based on user prompts.

Seamless Access To Critical Data

The Navigator eliminates the need for manually searching through extensive company profiles by offering an interactive AI assistant that answers queries regarding deal specifics and market trends. In a strategic integration with OpenAI, PitchBook is also enabling subscribers to retrieve information directly through ChatGPT. This initiative marks a significant enhancement in accessing private market intelligence.

Bridging Data With Expertise

Underpinned by a rich repository of data and combined with both artificial intelligence and human insight, the Navigator is set to provide a reliable and comprehensive view of market developments. According to Thomas Van Buskirk, executive vice president of technology and engineering at PitchBook, “AI is transforming every corner of business, and after nearly two decades building the foundation of reliable, comprehensive data, PitchBook is uniquely positioned to lead this new era of private market intelligence.” Scheduled to launch for subscribers later this November, the tool reflects a broader trend in tech-driven market analysis.

Investors Capitalize On Private Market Opportunities

The rollout arrives at a time when traditional financial firms are aggressively moving into the private market arena. Recent moves include Charles Schwab’s $660 million acquisition of Forge Global, as well as Goldman Sachs’ purchase of venture firm Industry Ventures and Morgan Stanley’s planned acquisition of private shares platform EquityZen. These strategic investments underscore the dynamic shift and increasing appetite for private market deals.

Strategic Integrations and Industry Leadership

PitchBook’s recent partnership with Anthropic to integrate its private market data with the AI system Claude further cements its role as an industry leader in market intelligence. As the private market environment evolves, these innovative integrations position PitchBook at the epicenter of data-driven decision making.

Cyprus Residential Market Surpasses €2.5 Billion In 2025 With Apartments Leading the Way

Market Overview

In 2025, Cyprus’ newly built residential property market achieved a remarkable milestone, exceeding €2.5 billion. Data from Landbank Analytics indicates robust activity countrywide, with newly filed contracts reaching 7,819, including off-plan developments. This solid performance underscores the market’s resilience and dynamism across all districts.

Transaction Breakdown

The apartment sector clearly dominated the market, constituting 81.6% of transactions with 6,382 deals valued at €1.77 billion. In contrast, house sales represented a smaller segment, encompassing 1,437 transactions and generating €737.9 million. The record-high transaction was noted in Limassol, where an apartment sold for approximately €15.2 million, while the priciest house fetched roughly €6.2 million.

Regional Analysis

Nicosia: The capital recorded steady domestic demand with 2,171 new residential transactions. Apartments accounted for 1,836 deals generating €349.6 million, compared to 335 house transactions worth €105.5 million, anchoring Nicosia as a core market with average values of €190,000 for apartments and €315,000 for houses.

Limassol: As the island’s principal investment center, Limassol led overall activity with 2,207 transactions. Apartments dominated with 1,936 sales generating €824.1 million, while 271 house transactions added €157.9 million. The district enjoyed premium pricing, with apartments averaging over €425,000 and houses around €583,000.

Larnaca: This district maintained robust activity with a total of 2,020 transactions. The apartment segment realized 1,770 transactions worth €353 million, and houses contributed 250 deals valued at €96.3 million. Average prices hovered near €200,000 for apartments and €385,000 for houses, positioning Larnaca within the mid-market bracket.

Paphos: With a more balanced mix, Paphos completed 1,078 transactions. Ranking second in overall value at €503.2 million, the district saw house sales generate €287.8 million and apartments €215.4 million. Consequently, Paphos achieved the highest average house price at approximately €710,000 and an apartment average of €320,000, emphasizing its premium housing profile.

Famagusta: Distinguished by lower transaction volumes, Famagusta was the sole district where house sales outnumbered apartment deals. Out of 343 transactions, 176 involved houses (yielding €90.4 million) and 167 were apartments (at €32.4 million). The segment’s average prices were about €194,000 for apartments and over €513,000 for houses, signaling its focus on holiday residences and coastal developments.

Sector Insights and Forward View

Commenting on the report, Landbank Group CEO Andreas Christophorides remarked that the analysis demonstrates an ecosystem where apartments are the cornerstone of the real estate market. He emphasized, “The apartment sector is not merely a trend; it is the engine powering the country’s real estate market.” Christophorides also highlighted the diverse regional dynamics: Limassol leads in apartment pricing, Paphos commands premium house prices, Nicosia remains pivotal to domestic demand, Larnaca sustains competitive activity, and Famagusta caters to holiday home buyers.

In a market characterized by these varied profiles, informed monitoring of regional and sector-specific dynamics is crucial for investors aiming to make targeted and strategic decisions.

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