1、Exploring new investment directionGlobal private equity report 2026Contents4 Foreword6 Introduction8 Navigating selective market stabilisation12 Redefining performance and value creation21 Differentiation as the decisive factor28 Conclusion30 MethodologyIn the U.S.,private equity is moving into a ph
2、ase defined less by market momentum and more by execution.While financing conditions remain tight and exits take longer,confidence in portfolio growth is holding up,and firms are increasingly focused on how value is created within their existing assets.Capital remains available,but deployment has be
3、come more selective.Investors are prioritising high-quality businesses,resilient sectors and strategies where managers can demonstrate genuine operational influence.This is reinforcing the importance of sector focus,execution capability and disciplined growth strategies,rather than scale for its own
4、 sake.Cross-border activity is also becoming more prominent as firms look beyond domestic markets to access growth and diversification.At the same time,technology is playing a growing role in supporting operational efficiency,risk management and decision-making across portfolios.In this environment,
5、fundraising success is increasingly tied to clarity and credibility.Firms that can clearly articulate how they create value,and consistently deliver on that promise,are best positioned to succeed as the market continues to recalibrate.Matthieu BoyPartner and Head of Private EquityForvis Mazars Group
6、ForewordGlobally,market conditions are entering a period of stabilisation,even as uncertainty remains.After an extended phase of constrained activity,deal-making is beginning to return,but in a more selective and disciplined form.Across private markets,there is a renewed willingness to close transac