Resilient growth despite structural shifts
Private markets enter 2026 with cautious optimism and strong long-term growth prospects across asset classes.
Infrastructure fundraising rebounded in 2025, driven by digital expansion and energy transition themes, while deal activity remained subdued amid elevated interest rates and cautious capital deployment.
Looking ahead, private equity and real estate show signs of recovery, though structural shifts persist. Private equity fundraising is forecast to accelerate from 2027, supported by the expectation of easing rates and narrowing valuation gaps. Real estate fundraising rebounded in 2025, led by debt-focused and opportunistic strategies, with demographic trends driving demand for co-living and senior housing.
Venture capital faces fundraising headwinds but benefits from improving exit activity and premium pricing in certain themes such as AI.
For more on these private market trends and how they might impact five key asset classes, read our Global Reports 2026.
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