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Read the Q1 2026 reports
Compare the insights from last year’s reports to the latest editions to see how the market has evolved and get an idea of what to expect from the series.
Private Equity Q1 2026
Private equity deal-making slowed, exits weakened, and fundraising remained constrained in Q1 2026, although secondaries continued to benefit
Venture Capital Q1 2026
Venture capital markets entered 2026 with aggregate deal value surging higher than ever on the back of renewed AI enthusiasm
Private Credit Q1 2026
Economic uncertainty and growing investor caution weighed on private credit closed-end fundraising in the first quarter of 2026
Real Estate Q1 2026
Real estate fundraising softens, with mega fund closes in 2025 absorbing much of the available capital, but a bright spot is evident in the value-added strategy
Infrastructure Q1 2026
Fundraising moderated to start 2026, while capital deployment remained anchored in energy and digital infrastructure
Hedge Funds Q1 2026
Timing, crowding, and conditional diversification are likely to shape hedge fund decision-making in 2026
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