Globally, private markets now represent over $13.1 trillion — surpassing even the total assets held by U.S. commercial banks.
While public listings have steadily declined, the number of PE-backed companies in the U.S. surged from 2,000 in 2000 to over 11,500 by 2024. Although fundraising has recently slowed (with U.S. venture capital down nearly 60% in 2023), deal activity rebounded in 2024. Global private equity deal value rose 23% to $1.7 trillion, while U.S. buyout activity climbed 34%, particularly driven by billion-dollar deals and a 66% year-over-year spike in middle-market leveraged buyouts.
Exit activity also recovered strongly — U.S. PE exit value rose 82% to $413 billion, thanks to a revival in sponsor-backed deals and secondary transactions. Notably, private markets are now raising four times more equity than public markets, signaling a fundamental capital shift.
Private Equity Outperforms — Across Every Major Time Horizon
Private equity has consistently outperformed public markets, making it a preferred choice for long-term investors.
- 10-year net IRR for U.S. PE: 15.59% vs. S&P 500 (~12.0%) and Russell 3000 (~11.8%)
- 15-year horizon: 16.27% PE IRR vs. ~14.2% (S&P 500) and ~13.9% (Russell 3000)
- 20-year returns: PE at 14.61%, significantly ahead of public indices
- 25-year performance: PE held a 13.11% IRR vs. just 8.6% for the S&P 500
This consistent outperformance highlights private equity's ability to generate long-term alpha.
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