Private Equity Fundraising Hits 4-Year Low: B2B Exits Get Tougher

Private Equity Fundraising Hits 4-Year Low: B2B Exits Get Tougher

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The Gist

  • U.S. PE fundraising dropped 27% from its 2023 peak to $296B in 2026
  • Middle-market PE fundraising fell 43% in 2025, hitting B2B exits hardest
  • VC fundraising outperformed PE, down only 3.6% as AI investments surged

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B2B companies relying on PE exits must pivot to strategic buyers or AI-driven growth to attract VC interest.

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