Metrics
What numbers consultants lead with.
Every slide that foregrounds a metric — 7,750 in total — classified into families by what's being measured. Drill in to see who uses each family, where in the narrative, and the real examples.
Metric families
7,750 metric-led slides1266
Survey & sentiment
What people said — respondents, priorities, sentiment, NPS.
16.3%
1110
Market size & value
Scale of the pool — TAM, GMV, AUM, deal value, investment, funding.
14.3%
709
Cost & savings
What's spent or saved — costs, spend, savings, efficiency, abatement.
9.1%
541
Share & penetration
Piece of the pie — market share, adoption, penetration, uptake.
7.0%
491
Growth rate
Speed of change — CAGR, YoY, growth rate.
6.3%
261
Rates & ratios
Other rates — retention, conversion, representation, distress.
3.4%
324
Employment & headcount
People at work — employees, FTEs, productivity, jobs.
4.2%
226
Indices & scores
Composite indicators — confidence indices, rankings, ratings.
2.9%
218
Margin & return
Economic quality — margins, ROI/ROE/ROIC, TSR, profit.
2.8%
212
Environment & emissions
Green metrics — GHG, emissions, hydrogen, renewables.
2.7%
187
Volume & counts
Raw counts — number of X, transactions, deals.
2.4%
141
Revenue & sales
Top line — revenue, sales, GVA.
1.8%
76
Macro indicators
Economy-wide signals — inflation, unemployment, PMI.
1.0%
23
Valuation
Asset worth — present value, pre-money, exit value.
0.3%
1965
Other
Domain-specific or uncategorized long-tail.
25.4%
Filtered by market_size
· function analyze_data
· clear
Where in the narrative
| analyze_data | 443 |
| size_opportunity | 123 |
| establish_context | 102 |
| diagnose | 81 |
| quantify_impact | 66 |
| frame_problem | 58 |
| recommend | 57 |
| illustrate_case | 55 |
| benchmark_peers | 43 |
| transition | 18 |
| prioritize | 10 |
| plan_implementation | 10 |
Number shape
| money | 447 |
| plain | 372 |
| percent | 283 |
| multiplier | 7 |
| other | 1 |
80 examples
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Diverging business sentiment is influencing capital expenditures across major economies, with healthy capex expectations in the US, India, and Japan but less so in Europe
“Global business sentiment and capital expenditure outlook”
+19.4%
Global trade momentum diverged across major economies in late 2024, with US firms ramping up imports in anticipation of tariffs
“US producers are taking preemptive measures to stock up industrial supplies amid expectations of tariff increases”
~$75/barrel
Oil prices have remained relatively stable to start 2025 despite geopolitical uncertainty and supply tailwinds from new US administration's pro-fossil fuel policies
“Supply > Demand = Inventory Build”
$34-36 billion
Market growth is being fueled by greater demand for D2C enablement, AI adoption, revenue growth management solutions, along with headless and composable commerce
“The CPG services market grew moderately at 1-3% year-over-year to reach $34-36 billion in 2024.”
USD per barrel
Oil prices have steadily declined since the "Liberation Day" tariff announcements, reacting to uncertain global demand expectations and OPEC output hikes on the horizon
“Voluntary OPEC+ output cuts, lead to inventory drawdowns”
114
Growth was driven by China and the US, focused mainly on leather goods and jewellery
73%
Most cyber budget goes to people and tools, not the policies or partnerships needed to secure AI
+80%
They focus +80% of their AI investments in reshaping critical functions and inventing new products and services
“They focus +80% of their AI investments in reshaping critical functions and inventing new products and services”
44%
... but most companies aren't yet prioritizing investments in higher-impact plays
1-11
Supply costs: 2030 supply costs for clean hydrogen and derivatives in the EU, Japan, Korea, and US range from ~1-11 USD/kg H2e
“Supply-side policy mechanisms across the EU and the US incentivize the production of clean H2 to be used domestically within these regions.”
4.0%
Domestic capital investment is set to accelerate amidst supply constraints, reshoring imperatives, and AI and energy transition demand
“Corporate capex has been falling over past decade, but showing rebound”
-4.7
Even in a de-escalation scenario, the tariff-related hit to US GDP could be on the order of 0.5 p.p, putting the economy at growing risk of stagflation
“GDP impact under this disorderly scenario could be greater and is difficult to estimate due to potential for negative feedback loops and global spillovers”
10.7%
The impact of the 10-20% reciprocal tariff on the EU may be amplified by sector-specific tariffs affecting major pharmaceutical and automotive exporting countries
~20%
Growth in global private credit AUM.
“Citigroup announced a $25 billion private credit partnership with Apollo Global Management in September 2024. Initially focused on North America, the partnershi…”
64%
Providers will invest in more specialized technologies
“AI will remain the top investment”
98%
Wealth and asset managers demonstrate growing interest in GenAI solutions, anticipate enhanced client experiences and have begun deploying dedicated resources
“98% of respondents are already investing in GenAI, planning to invest or are highly interested in learning more”
1,699
The significant likelihood of higher-for-longer rates is expected to amplify corporate bankruptcy pressures, particularly as debt refinancing needs grow in next 1-2 years
“Large refinancing needs among the riskier speculative-grade borrowers in 2025 (nearly 2x from 2024) are a particular source of bankruptcy risk”
$109 trillion
...as total market capitalization grew to ~$109 trillion
$5.8T
9 companies created half of the incremental market value
“Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, ARAMCO, Meta, Tesla, Broadcom”
$109tn
Long-term trends in industry mix shifts continue to hold in 2024
1,478
Luxury markets 2024 in a slight slowdown
Bright spots from experiences and experiential goods
€579B
Luxury vehicles polarizing: ultra-high range holding up, aspirational suffering
“Contrasting effects across segments impacting overall luxury cars market growth.”
€51B
Design still suffering amid persisting macroeconomic pressures, fine arts impacted by global uncertainty
€99B
Food still on trend (within and outside homes), wines impacted by downtrading
1,478
Slowdown of broad luxury markets
“Mainly led by Asia, stable within other regions”
€363B
Personal luxury goods: first slowdown in 15 years (excl. Covid), after the Great Recession
€110B
Glimmers of hope in Europe and Americas; Japan still championing although cooling down; China navigating turbulent waters
460-500
Outlet winning over full price, online stabilizing, ongoing pressures on multi-brand
“Outlet channel overperforming, driven by raised quest for value-for-money purchase and gaining popularity as preferred entry channel in the market”
€48B
Complex luxury competitive arena, with pressures coming from multiple directions
“...with luxury brands still to crack the formula to manage the business”
$6.3B
Investments by theme: Power remains the largest emissions category across the region; wind power, alternative fuels, and green data centers show significant increase YOY
“Power remains the largest emissions category across the region; wind power, alternative fuels, and green data centers show significant increase YOY.”
~6.3
Investments by country: Indonesia and Philippines ~50% of investment; largest growth in Malaysia
“Investments by country: Indonesia and Philippines ~50% of investment; largest growth in Malaysia”
6.3
Investments by investor. Domestic corporates and investors playing a larger role; climate funds also growing
“Majority of green investments are made by corporates”
1%
Easing of domestic activity and trade in Q4 amid heightened inflation, credit expansion; fiscal stance may worsen in 2024 with lower oil prices
“Domestic activity and trade indicators fell slightly in Q4; inflation remains high; labor market may show first signs of easing.”
73%
Expert organizations are scaling Generative AI much more aggressively.
“Companies that report expertise are moving quickly.”
72%
72% of C-suite leaders say they are approaching investments with caution because of societal concerns about the responsible use of AI. Respondents in North America and Asia Pacific were least deterred by backlash against generative AI, while more than three quarters of C-suite leaders in Europe are approaching it with caution.
“To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The recent backlash on generative AI (e.g., policy issues, lack of accuracy, low intial R…”
$70.1bn
The new normal seems established
“I have some cautious optimism that 2025 could be a better year for the global IPO markets.”
$11.5
Down rounds maintain pre-boom proportions while medians hold steady
$65.0
Financing sizes edge up as investors acclimitize
$28.3
First-time financings look set to nearly match 2023 in VC invested
$38.4B
Exits continue to chug along at a subdued level
$143.1B
LPs finally back some larger funds, pushing up capital committed
“LPs seem to have cautiously reentered fundraising trails, with fundraising now finally resurging after prolonged processes culminated in Q3 seeing fund closings…”
$37.5bn
After a rebound quarter for VC invested, dealmaking levels steady
“Even after a bump in VC invested in Q2, it is likeliest the various US venture ecosystems have entered a plateau of dealmaking that is remarkably similar in bot…”
$11.1M
Down & flat rounds' proportions still suggest caution
$97.0
Deal sizes bump upward
“AI has continued to attract significant investment this quarter, but we're definitely starting to see a shakeout in the space.”
$13.6
2024 may yet see first-time VC invested outpace 2023
$65.1B
Fundraising sees boost in total capital raised
$1B+
The middle of the market benefits, but $1B+ funds surge
$41.4
Dealmaking has established a healthy if not historic level
“... dealmaking has evened out; with even the panoply of risks that rose during 2023 and 2024 YTD, figures have steadied and some outlier deals can still occur, …”
$11.0
Dealmakers remain cautious
$100.0
For clusters of outlier deals, financings still can surge
$2,778.8M
Mega-deals push Canada to a surge in VC invested
“Mega-deals push Canada to a surge in VC invested.”
$358.2M
Mexico sees a healthy back-to-back quarter in VC invested
$473.9
Brazil sees VC activity hold steady after a bump in VC invested
$484 million
Europe sees tepid quarter of VC investment in Q3’24, cont’d.
“VC investment in Europe is expected to remain subdued in Q4’24, although there is some hopefulness that should the exit environment improve, VC investment will …”
$12.5
Europe sees a steady level of VC activity continue
“The European startup ecosystem continues to chug along, aided by a doubling down at the multinational level with funds like the NATO Innovation Fund kicking off…”
$7.9M
Deal metrics stay high—but so do down rounds
$100.0
Early to midstage financing sizes stay healthy
$3.6B
First-time financings remain subdued in volume
$19.4
Fundraising rallies to near 2023 levels
“It's not surprising that CVC investment has declined in recent quarters.”
$3.4B
After a spate of mega-deals, UK sees a quieter Q3
“A lot of earlier stage companies, particularly B2B SaaS businesses, in the UK are finding their sales cycles stretching longer, which is affecting the predictab…”
$2.3bn
London ecosystem quiets down temporarily
$92.4
Ireland sees slower Q3 after a very robust first half of 2024
“Following a strong Q2'24, Venture Capital investment in Ireland saw a significant slowdown in Q3'24, as both traditional and Corporate VCs pulled back.”
$2,466.6
VC levels notch another quarter of health
“VC investment in Europe experienced a quieter Q3'24, largely due to the annual slowdown in dealmaking during August as a result of the summer holiday season. Ho…”
$493.0M
The Berlin venture ecosystem logs a subdued Q3
“In Germany, there continues to be a shift away from consumer-focused solutions, including areas like last-mile delivery. Over the last quarter, VC investors pri…”
$73.1
After a surge in Q2, Austria figures slide
$316.5M
Volume remains slow yet not far off historical averages
$1,775.1M
France still sees a healthy plateau of activity
$1,200.2
After a surge in H1 2024, Q3 still sees robust tallies
$856.7
VC activity slides a little in Q2, Q3
“Early-stage fundraising seems to develop quite well in the Nordics, with a number of fund managers attracting new funding for their subsequent funds to investme…”
$873.6M
Israel sees activity moderate much like elsewhere
$15.6B
Gradual declines in dealmaking continue
“... as concerns around growth and volatility persist, some companies can still attract outsized sums of VC...”
$15.0
Metrics' slide is arrested, enters a potential plateau
$25.0
Some earlier-stage series hold steady, others still decline YoY
$9.4B
Corporates stay back, while first-time financings flow slower
$55.0
Amid sluggish liquidity, fundraising is still subdued
$3.6
India sees Q2 record levels similar to much of the previous two years
$6.1
VC activity continues to subside
“IPO activity has been silent in China this quarter — and will likely continue to be so through the remainder of 2024.”
$706.2
Dealmaking holds at a healthy level
$1,817.7M
Japan sees a jump in VC invested thanks to outlier deals
“While the majority of VC investments being made in Japan are coming from Japanese VCs, these VCs are beginning to attract foreign money and interest.”
$788.4M
An array of sectors, especially AI & chips, draw capital