https://pitchbook.com/tag/outlook outlook en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 23:51:45 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vcs-future-is-anyones-guess PitchBook's 2030 forecast spans $2.7 trillion depending on a single variable: whether AI delivers real exits. Thu, 07 May 2026 23:51:45 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vcs-future-is-anyones-guess https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-market-forecast-aum-2030 Private market AUM is estimated to reach $26.7 trillion by 2030, but with sharp divergence between strategies Mon, 04 May 2026 20:56:59 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-market-forecast-aum-2030 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/tariff-fears-hinder-us-buyout-firms-forays-into-europe The region has proved a happy hunting ground for US firms grappling with sky-high valuations in their home market. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:52:23 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/tariff-fears-hinder-us-buyout-firms-forays-into-europe https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/whos-been-reading-what-in-2025 We asked a handful of investors and service providers what has been keeping them informed and entertained this year. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/whos-been-reading-what-in-2025 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-largest-first-time-pe-funds-of-2025-show-specialists-are-winning While fundraising remains tough for first-timers, 2025 showed that a distinct strategy and strong pedigree can still get the job done. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-largest-first-time-pe-funds-of-2025-show-specialists-are-winning https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/icymi-the-pitchbook-stories-that-summed-up-pe-in-2025 From AI dictating dealmaking to the record gap between exits and investments, 2025 was a year of significant change in the PE universe. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/icymi-the-pitchbook-stories-that-summed-up-pe-in-2025 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sovereign-wealth-funds-fueled-this-years-largest-deals Ranking the top five largest sovereign-backed deals announced or completed in 2025. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sovereign-wealth-funds-fueled-this-years-largest-deals https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2025s-mixed-bag-for-newly-public-vc-backed-companies Figma, Navan and Chime are all trading below their opening trading prices, despite 2025's positive run for tech stocks overall. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:45:33 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2025s-mixed-bag-for-newly-public-vc-backed-companies https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/55b-ea-deal-is-unlikely-to-start-a-gaming-trend Private equity is looking at the industry, which has AI-related growth potential, but is constrained by the limited number of viable targets. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:26:16 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/55b-ea-deal-is-unlikely-to-start-a-gaming-trend https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ranking-2025s-top-10-pe-buyouts-in-europe Activity in the continent stalled as deal volume hit a five-year low, but surging US investor participation provided rare momentum. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:48:47 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ranking-2025s-top-10-pe-buyouts-in-europe https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-european-loan-outlook-m-a-holds-key-to-success-as-market-eyes-new-money Modest 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. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:19:03 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-european-loan-outlook-m-a-holds-key-to-success-as-market-eyes-new-money https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2025s-top-allocator-moves The past year marked several high-profile departures and appointments of top investment talent. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2025s-top-allocator-moves https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-european-hy-outlook-deep-demand-underpins-strong-market-conditions Stable 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%. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:23:55 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-european-hy-outlook-deep-demand-underpins-strong-market-conditions https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-us-high-yield-outlook-volume-to-tick-higher-amid-looming-maturity-wall Desks, almost uniformly, are braced for a ramp-up in borrowing for GCP and capex, particularly to fuel an open-ended AI race. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:01:30 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-us-high-yield-outlook-volume-to-tick-higher-amid-looming-maturity-wall https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-us-leveraged-loan-outlook-market-poised-for-modest-growth-more-m-a Stable fundamentals and lower borrowing costs are expected to LBO and M&A volume is expected to climb in 2026 on. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:18:09 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-us-leveraged-loan-outlook-market-poised-for-modest-growth-more-m-a https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-european-distressed-outlook-defaults-to-decline-but-workouts-get-tenser Analysts’ forecasts point to a small decline in default rates in 2026. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:55:07 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2026-european-distressed-outlook-defaults-to-decline-but-workouts-get-tenser https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-most-overheated-ai-subsectors-according-to-pitchbook-analysts They include red-hot areas like AI code generation and AI medical scribes Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-most-overheated-ai-subsectors-according-to-pitchbook-analysts