Preqin's Global Reports 2026 forecasts private markets entering the new year with cautious optimism and resilient long-term growth prospects across all major asset classes. The research firm projects private equity AUM approaching $12 trillion and private credit reaching $4.5 trillion by 2030, while infrastructure is set to nearly triple toward $3 trillion—with Europe leading that growth trajectory despite near-term deployment challenges and elevated interest rates constraini

Private markets found their liquidity release valve in 2025. With distributions frozen at post-crisis lows and $2.9 trillion in unsold assets choking the system, the secondary market exploded to over $200 billion in annual volume—transforming from a niche corner of private equity into essential infrastructure for the entire industry.

H.I.G. Capital sells Koozie Group to Garyline LLC, marking a successful exit after significant growth and expansion.

H.I.G. Capital sells Koozie Group to Garyline LLC, marking a successful exit after significant growth and expansion.

Rockbridge Growth Equity sells GSTV, a video network at fuel retailers, to MidOcean Partners while retaining a minority stake.

GTCR to sell Worldpay to Global Payments for $24.25B in cash and stock, marking a successful exit after two years of ownership.

Platinum Equity backs debt-for-equity exchange to recapitalize Aventiv Technologies, paving way for divestiture and new ownership.

S&P Global and CME Group agree to sell OSTTRA, a post-trade solutions provider, to KKR for $3.1 billion in enterprise value.

Soundcore Capital Partners completes sale of InfraStripe, a roadway safety solutions provider, to Frontline Road Safety.

Sandbrook Capital and PSP Investments sell offshore wind company Havfram to DEME in a €900 million deal, marking a successful exit.

Brynwood Partners to sell Harvest Hill Beverage Company to Castillo Hermanos, marking its largest transaction in 40-year history.

PE industry pivots to secondary markets amid exit drought, driving record $162B in sales as investors seek new paths to liquidity

Gemspring Capital sells OPEXUS to Thoma Bravo, merging it with Casepoint to create a comprehensive government software platform.

PureHealth acquires 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group for $2.3B, expanding its global presence and European market reach.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners acquires EH&S consulting firm ALL4, partnering with management to drive growth and expansion.