Industry Trends
Insights about private equity trends across industries.
Private Equity Buyouts Report: Q2 2023
Private equity buyout activity hit an all-time high in Western Europe and in the global Services sector.
Healthcare Was the Hottest Sector for Private Equity Exits in Q1 2023
Healthcare accounted for 47% of all portfolio dollars exited by private equity in Q1 2023.
Private Equity Exits Report: Q1 2023
PE-backed exits fell for the seventh consecutive quarter in Q1 2023 as funds hold out for higher valuations.
Private Equity Buyout Deals Continue Getting Smaller
The average buyout transaction fell to $90 million globally in Q1 2023.
Private Equity Buyouts Report: Q1 2023
Buyout deal activity remains resilient although deal sizes continue to shrink.
Technology Captured Nearly Half of All Buyout Spending in Q1 2023
48% of all buyout dollars spent in Q1 2023 went toward technology deals.
How Private Equity is Using AI in Portfolio Operations
Mega-funds are 2x more likely to be using AI in portfolio operations than middle-market firms.
Private Equity Firms are Helping Portfolio Companies Manage the New ‘Normal’ of Uncertainty
From supply chain resiliency and digital transformation, to regulatory compliance and talent management.
Operating Executives Are Playing a Bigger Role in Private Equity
Demand for operating executives at private equity firms is rising.