According to PitchBook data, U.S. private equity exit value fell 14.1% year-over-year in Q3 2026, while deal value dropped 13.6%. The sector, which manages more than $3 trillion in assets, is locked in a prolonged slowdown characterized by geopolitical uncertainty, potential rate hikes, and a concentrated market with limited exits. Asset under management growth has slowed to roughly half the historical 12% annual rate. Major firms like KKR continue to attract capital, but smaller managers face increasing difficulty completing fundraising rounds.
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