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2026 private equity trends

Explore the strategies and technologies reshaping the industry. 

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How will the America First trade policy impact private equity and portfolio companies? 

Preparing for today’s rapidly evolving landscape requires a practical approach to navigate risk and position for growth. Build the foundation needed to have clarity in your decisions.  

Private equity US market insights and trends

PE Pulse: explore US industry market trends and what private equity leaders are focusing on in 2025.

Private Equity Pulse: key takeaways from Q3 2025

Private equity exits reach a three-year high as firms seize opportunities to turn strategic value creation into realized returns.

What’s next for PE-backed controllers: skills for value creation

Discover how private equity controllers can evolve from traditional roles to strategic leaders, driving value creation.

US M&A activity insights: October 2025

Read the latest Merger Monthly, with insights on recent US M&A activity and what M&A trends to expect as we look ahead.

Private equity’s transformation: the perpetual evolution

Discover how PE firms are evolving with new investment strategies and what that means for business operations.

2025 private equity trends

Discover six key trends shaping the PE landscape in 2025, from AI and infrastructure to growth strategies and the influence of sovereign wealth funds.

Three questions to help rethink your exit strategy now

As deal flow starts to pick up, private equity firms have an opportunity to create maximum value, but action is needed.

Private equity trends 2026: leading through change

Explore private equity trends driving growth in 2026 and the strategies and technologies reshaping the industry. Navigate the market opportunities.

    Staging the portfolio company to maximize exit valuations

    Are you prepared to tell your value creation story? Make your asset stand out upon exit by adopting a value optimization strategy.

    Three cash disciplines to create value and resilience

    Building the cash discipline and control needed in today’s markets will ensure future resiliency. Find out more.

    Private equity’s hidden value creation opportunity: the balance sheet

    Download the 2025 EY-Parthenon PE Working Capital Report to learn why portfolio companies should free up working capital for growth and investment now.

    Why private equity portfolio companies need a better pricing framework now

    Download the 2025 EY-Parthenon PE Pricing Report to learn how private equity portfolio companies can build value with better pricing strategies.

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    How supply chain optimization helps fuel profitable growth

    End-to-end supply chain integration can be elusive, but eight steps can help kickstart your journey. Learn more.


      How PE firms can leverage AI to create value

       
      Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every sector, and private equity is no exception. There are four ways that AI can create value for PE firms.


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      Sector insights

      Insights are critical to private equity and sector insights can provide competitive advantage across the entire transaction lifecycle. Understanding challenges and opportunities within specific sectors enables confidence in setting strategic direction, more informed decision making, clarity around patterns and trends and how to navigate the future to continue staying ahead of markets. Whether needing insight for investment strategies or operational improvements, our deep sector experience can guide private equity firms and their portfolio companies through nuanced complexities in any industry.


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