Global private equity investment reaches $1.5tn as deal volumes weaken
What happened
- Global private equity investment reached $1.5tn across 14,650 transactions in the first nine months of 2026.
- The Americas accounted for $854.6bn, including $793.4bn in the US; EMEA attracted $521.4bn and Asia-Pacific $137.8bn.
- Exit value reached $985.2bn across 2,204 transactions, as larger disposals offset the lowest exit volume in 22 quarters.
Why it matters
The concentration of investment and exits in fewer, larger deals highlights a selective market shaped by financing costs, geopolitical uncertainty and pressure to demonstrate value creation. Sustained exit recovery will matter for returning capital and supporting fundraising, particularly for smaller managers.
What to watch. KPMG expects dealmaking to remain selective into 2027, with AI infrastructure, energy and resilient businesses continuing to attract private equity capital.
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- Private Equity WireOct 23Global private equity investment reaches $1.5tn as deal volumes weaken
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