Annual Global PE First Look

PE went deeper into the storm this year 

Private equity is facing difficult headwinds. It just limped through its worst year since 2016 in combined deal activity. Capital deployed declined by 29%, while exit value fell by 26%, entering a third year of decline. The 2023 Annual PE First Look data packs precede the release of our 2023 Annual US and European PE Breakdown reports, providing additional insight into how much further PE has fallen.