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Private Market HorizonsVC’s future is anyone’s guess
May 7, 2026PitchBook’s 2030 forecast spans $2.7 trillion depending on a single variable: whether AI delivers real exits.Article
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Asset AllocationThe end of easy money has made private markets harder to navigate
May 4, 2026Private market AUM is estimated to reach $26.7 trillion by 2030, but with sharp divergence between strategiesArticle
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TariffsTariff fears hinder US buyout firms’ forays into Europe
January 22, 2026The region has proved a happy hunting ground for US firms grappling with sky-high valuations in their home market.Article
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Private CreditWho’s been reading what in 2025?
December 24, 2025We asked a handful of investors and service providers what has been keeping them informed and entertained this year.Article
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PE Fundraising5 largest first-time PE funds of 2025 show specialists are winning
December 24, 2025While fundraising remains tough for first-timers, a distinct strategy and strong pedigree can still get the job doneArticle
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Limited PartnersICYMI: The PitchBook stories that summed up PE in 2025
December 24, 2025From AI dictating dealmaking to the record gap between exits and investments, 2025 was a year of significant change in the PE universe.Article
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Capital PoolSovereign wealth funds fueled this year’s largest deals
December 23, 2025Ranking the top five largest sovereign-backed deals announced or completed in 2025.Article
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IPO2025’s mixed bag for newly public VC-backed companies
December 23, 2025Figma, Navan and Chime are all trading below their opening trading prices, despite 2025’s positive run for tech stocks overall.Article
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Private Equity$55B EA deal is unlikely to start a gaming trend
December 18, 2025Private equity is looking at the industry, which has AI-related growth potential, but is constrained by the limited number of viable targets.Article
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BuyoutsRanking 2025’s top 10 PE buyouts in Europe
December 18, 2025Activity in the continent stalled as deal volume hit a five-year low, but surging US investor participation provided rare momentum.Article
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Leveraged Loans2026 European Loan Outlook: M&A holds key to success as market eyes new money
December 17, 2025Modest growth in loan volumes and a healthier mix of new money are expected in 2026, but execution will hinge on M&A and LBO activity.Article
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Capital Pool2025’s top allocator moves
December 16, 2025The past year marked several high-profile departures and appointments of top investment talent.Article
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High-Yield Bonds2026 European HY Outlook: Deep demand underpins strong market conditions
December 16, 2025Stable interest rates and supportive fiscal policy are expected to provide a solid foundation for European high-yield bonds in 2026, with yields in excess of 5%.Article
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High-Yield Bonds2026 US High-Yield Outlook: Volume to tick higher amid looming maturity wall
December 16, 2025Desks, almost uniformly, are braced for a ramp-up in borrowing for GCP and capex, particularly to fuel an open-ended AI race.Article
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Leveraged Loans2026 US Leveraged Loan Outlook: Market poised for modest growth, more M&A
December 16, 2025Stable fundamentals and lower borrowing costs are expected to LBO and M&A volume is expected to climb in 2026 on.Article
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Distressed & Defaults2026 European Distressed Outlook: Defaults to decline, but workouts get tenser
December 15, 2025Analysts’ forecasts point to a small decline in default rates in 2026.Article
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Industry PE OutlookIndustry PE Outlook: Strategic Themes in a Sector-by-Sector View
December 11, 2025Our 2026 Industry PE Outlook forecasts trends that will shape PE-backed industries in the upcoming year.Research
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AI & MLThe most overheated AI subsectors, according to PitchBook analysts
December 10, 2025They include red-hot areas like AI code generation and AI medical scribesArticle
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