Top 20 Private Equity Firms Leading Cross-Border Investments
An analysis of private‑equity cross‑border activity from 2020 through 2026 shows U.S. firms executed 2,973 platform investments abroad while international firms made 1,330 platform deals in the United States. The report ranks the top ten U.S.‑based PE firms, led by Insight Partners and KKR, and the top ten foreign firms, headed by CPP Investments and Ardian. Inbound capital is concentrated in technology and healthcare, and originates from a broader set of hubs—including Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates—signaling a diversification of deal sources.
Cross-Border PE Flows Are Reshaping the Global Deal Landscape
A 25‑year study shows a structural shift in cross‑border private‑equity flows. In 2016 foreign inbound deals to the United States jumped 32% while U.S. outbound activity fell 19%, marking the first convergence of the two series. The 2021 surge was...
Private Equity Holding Periods Continue to Climb
Private‑equity firms now hold portfolio companies for a median of six years, the longest span since the metric began tracking in 2000. The increase reflects delayed exits caused by market uncertainty, the COVID‑19 pandemic, and a strategic shift toward add‑on...