The Forvis Mazars global private equity report 2026 delivers exclusive insights from over 700 private equity professionals across regions, sectors, and investment strategies.
This comprehensive report explores portfolio performance, fundraising challenges, investment trends, and cross-border strategies shaping the global private equity landscape. Each year, our global report brings together the views of private equity specialists to capture the state of the industry and provide actionable insight for the year ahead. To see how last year’s perspectives shaped the conversation, read our 2025 global private equity report.
What’s inside the report
Investment strategies in private equity: Growth capital, LBO, venture capital, distressed assets, private debt, infrastructure and pre-IPO.
Shareholding and investor profiles: Majority vs minority stakes, active vs passive involvement in portfolio companies.
Private equity portfolio performance: IRR benchmarks, performance at 3 years and exit, growth drivers, exit outcomes.
Due diligence and expert engagement in PE transactions: ESG due diligence, commercial due diligence, vendor DD, post-merger integration, M&A advisors.
Sector focus in global private equity: Technology, healthcare, infrastructure, financial services, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, transport, and more.
Regional private equity spotlights: Western Europe, Northern Europe, USA, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa.
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About the survey & methodology
The survey was conducted globally across Q3-4 2025, targeting over 700 PE fund managers, family offices, and institutional investors across 8 regions. It includes structured quantitative data and qualitative insights from interviews with senior private equity professionals.
Private equity solutions at Forvis Mazars
We work with private equity firms across the full investment lifecycle, helping them unlock value from acquisition through to exit. Our team supports portfolio companies and investors with audit, tax, financial advisory, and consulting services, tailored to the needs of fast-moving, growth-focused businesses. We understand the challenges PE firms face, from regulatory complexity to operational transformation, and bring deep sector knowledge to help navigate them with confidence.
Who took part in the global private equity survey 2026?
More than 700 private equity professionals from across sectors and regions participated in the Forvis Mazars global private equity survey 2026. Respondents included fund managers, family offices, and asset managers investing in markets across Western Europe, CEE, North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
When will the global private equity report 2026 be published?
The Forvis Mazars global private equity report 2026 will be available on February 3, 2026. You can sign up now to receive the report as soon as it is released.
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No. If you complete the form to receive the global private equity report 2026, you will only receive the report itself. You will not be added to any ongoing marketing mailing list.
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