Industry Trends
Insights about private equity trends across industries.
Private Equity Firms Are Increasing Exposure to These Industries
The ratio of buyouts to exits in 2023 has risen to 43:1.
AI Use Cases in Private Equity
40% of companies are using AI to drive cost savings in supply chain, customer service, or manufacturing.
Healthcare Private Equity Buyouts Remain Strong Amid Pan-European Consolidation
From Q3 2013 to Q3 2023, healthcare private equity buyouts in Western Europe grew by 9.6x.
Private Equity Keeps Buying Tech Companies — and They’re Not Selling
Private equity acquired 184 tech companies in North America last quarter and exited only 15.
A Key Indicator That Private Equity Exits Will Heat-Up in Early-2024
North America's exit market in particular is showing signs of strength.
Technology Accounted for One-Fourth of Buyouts in Western Europe Last Quarter
Private equity is filling the void left by more-cautious venture capital investors.
Western Europe Private Equity Report: Q2 2023
Private equity buyout activity is picking up in Western Europe, but lagging North America.
North America Buyout Activity Surged in Q2 2023
It was the second-most quarterly buyouts ever in North America.
North America Private Equity Report: Q2 2023
North America continued to lead in global buyout activity in Q2 2023, representing 40% of all buyouts.
Private Equity Exits Report: Q2 2023
Private equity exit activity increased +74% QoQ, ending seven consecutive quarters of declining activity.
Private Equity Buyout Spending Picked Up in Q2 2023
Private equity firms deployed $195.1 billion of capital globally in Q2 2023.
Private Equity Buyouts Report: Q2 2023
Private equity buyout activity hit an all-time high in Western Europe and in the global Services sector.