How U.S. Investors Are Shifting Toward Private Equity in 2026
1. The Rise of Private Equity in Institutional Portfolios The pivot toward private equity among institutional investors is accelerating: So far in 2026, Q1 saw growing PE deal activity in the U.S., with $234 bn across 1,670 deals—up from Q4 2024—even as global deal volumes slipped 2. Key Drivers Behind the Shift 🔹 Leverage of Illiquidity […]
