The AUM of the big five public alternatives managers will eclipse $3 trillion this year. Funds over $5 billion will collectively raise $250 billion, including the three largest-ever buyout funds. And PE firms will close at least 400 middle-market software deals.
These are just a few of the forecasts that PitchBook analysts made for private equity this year. Our Private Equity Outlook details seven predictions in US PE, including a big IPO year for private capital managers and new exit opportunities for PE-backed healthcare provider platforms.
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