Another quarter, another opportunity to dive into that nitty-gritty US private equity data.

PitchBook analysts released the 2Q 2018 US PE Breakdown on Wednesday, providing the latest snapshot of an industry that's been impacted by federal tax changes, a proliferation of dry powder and a challenging dealmaking landscape.

Among the highlights: US private equity fundraising slowed demonstrably compared to last year, but it's still doing fine compared to historical levels. Private equity deal volume and activity has also dropped, thanks in part to the influx of capital that's driving up multiples. Oh, and private equity firms are still pouring money into software, leading to more acquisitions of VC-backed businesses.

In our 2Q 2018 US PE Datagraphic, we took a closer look at the numbers, singling out the top investors, sellers and fundraisers in what proved to be an eventful three months. Check it out below: