In the last five years, the top 300 private equity (PE) firms raised $3.3 trillion—up just 0.4% from last year’s total.

Overall, PE fundraising has slumped in recent years, with many expecting the trend to continue in 2025. At the same time, the industry is getting increasingly divided—with the six largest players raising 60% of total funds in the first nine months of 2024.

This graphic shows the top 50 PE firms globally, based on data from Private Equity International.



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