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Published: 03/27/2026

Top 20 private equity firms leading cross-border investments

This analysis builds on our previous blog, Cross-Border PE Flows Are Reshaping the Global Deal Landscape, where we...

Published: 03/12/2026

Cross-Border PE flows are reshaping the global deal landscape

Twenty-five years of data reveal a structural shift in how capital moves between U.S. and international private equity...

Published: 02/13/2026

Private equity holding periods continue to climb

Our biannual holding period study draws on the Private Equity Info M&A research database to monitor changes in trends...

Published: 02/03/2026

Top industries of interest for private equity platform investments in 2025

The Private Equity Info database recorded 3,123 private equity platform acquisitions in 2025 (notably down from 4,235...

Published: 01/09/2026

Private Equity Info Custom Research: Accurate, Actionable, Deal-Ready

High-quality data alone doesn’t drive good decisions. The real advantage comes from how that data is interpreted,...

Published: 12/19/2025

2025 in Review: How uncertainty reshaped Private Equity activity

As we look back on 2025, we highlight several key themes that shaped private equity activity during the year:

Published: 12/05/2025

Top 10 private equity firms ranked by number of add-on investments

Acquisitions by private equity firms are trending to a higher mix of add-on investments, relative to platform...

Published: 11/25/2025

The firms and industries with the most PE-to-PE transactions

Over the past decade, a fascinating trend has emerged within private equity. Certain portfolio companies have been...

Published: 11/18/2025

Interest rates, platform activity and add-on activity: PEI’s 25-year data driven history demonstrates the correlation

Conventional wisdom suggests that the pace of private equity investments should ultimately drive exits, delayed by the...

Published: 11/10/2025

Measuring the role of PE-to-PE transactions in deal flow

Private equity firms have four primary channels to attract deal flow: bankers with deals, advisors with relationships,...

Published: 10/27/2025

Slowed investments and exits in 2025 show strategic restraint

Private equity dealmaking downshifted in the first half of 2025, with both new platform investments and exits softening.

Published: 10/20/2025

Buy and build? Not for these 68,000 platforms

In private equity, the buy-and-build model has become a cornerstone strategy. Platforms are acquired with the...

Published: 09/30/2025

Mapping the last 12 months of platforms and add-ons

Over the past 12 months, the private equity platform and add-on growth strategy has been robust. Platform investments...

Published: 09/16/2025

Available now: AI Search from Private Equity Info

When we started Private Equity Info more than two decades ago, our vision was clear: build the most accurate,...

Published: 09/02/2025

Get a first look at AI Search from Private Equity Info

We’re excited to share a preview of AI Search, a new tool that brings natural language search to Private Equity Info’s...

Published: 08/20/2025

Tracking the relationships between private equity firms and advisors

Private equity firms rely heavily on strong advisor relationships with investment banks and M&A law firms to uncover...

Published: 08/12/2025

Exits slow in 2025, after a post-COVID bounce back

Every six months, we take a look at the ratio of private equity investments to exits to evaluate how the market is...

Published: 07/25/2025

Exit volume remains healthy, despite a cautious M&A environment

We recently highlighted that thousands of PE-backed companies appear ripe for exit, supported by a key metric: the...

Published: 07/22/2025

U.S. firms are growing investments in Europe

Cross-border private equity deal flow between the United States and Europe has generally trended up for the past two...

Published: 07/15/2025

Where private equity is accelerating, and where it's slowing down

Private equity firms are sharpening their sector strategies amid a complex dealmaking environment shaped by macro...

Published: 07/01/2025

The most active PE firms doing add-ons and why it matters

In today’s deal environment, where platform investments have slowed, many private equity firms are doubling down on...

Published: 06/09/2025

Manufacturing’s moment: Why private equity is doubling down

Manufacturing isn’t typically the first word that comes to mind when thinking of high-growth, headline-making private...

Published: 05/27/2025

Thousands of portfolio companies are ripe for exit. Here are the industries to watch

Private Equity portfolio company holding periods serve as a leading indicator for future deal flow, especially when...

Published: 05/20/2025

Why long-tail investment banks are critical to private equity deal sourcing

For private equity firms looking to tap into the full range of deal opportunities and discover new deal sources,...

Published: 05/05/2025

Expert Panel: How to make your clients stand out to PE buyers

Published: 04/28/2025

Tracking relationships between investment banks & PE firms

Private equity firms depend on quality deal flow in their target industries, and investment banks play a crucial role...

Published: 04/02/2025

20 private equity firms leading cross-border investments

The U.S. continues to be a prime destination for cross-border private equity investments, with firms from around the...

Published: 03/25/2025

Pace of exits normalize while capital deployment remains cautious

In our previous analysis of investment versus exit ratios, we examined how macroeconomic conditions, government...

Published: 03/24/2025

Advanced search tips that improve M&A research outcomes

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Published: 03/18/2025

Timing the sweet spot for add-ons after a platform acquisition

Private equity firms are likely to employ an add-on acquisition strategy to compliment a platform acquisition's organic...

Published: 03/10/2025

States with industry specialization drive more private equity activity

Private equity firms concentrate investments in high-growth states, aligning with local economic strengths and...

Published: 02/19/2025

Holding Periods continue to grow, but could peak in 2025

Using data from our M&A research database, we analyzed private equity holding periods from 2000 through 2025 to assess...

Published: 02/12/2025

Value of cash conveying in an M&A transaction

I’ve been asked the following question on several occasions:

Published: 02/04/2025

Most active private equity firms, ranked by deal size

Using data from our M&A database, we identified the leading Private Equity firms by number of deals closed in 2024,...

Published: 01/03/2025

5 industries driving add-on investments from PE-backed portfolio companies

Private equity firms continue to leverage add-on acquisitions as a strategic tool to accelerate growth, achieve...

Published: 12/16/2024

Top industries of interest for Private Equity in 2024

To close out 2024, we probed our database to determine the top industries of interest for the 1,411 platform...

Published: 12/16/2024

2024 in Review: Private Equity embraces change

Private equity activity in 2024 reflected a strategic pivot driven by evolving macroeconomics and market dynamics. The...

Published: 11/22/2024

Add-ons continue to outpace platform acquisitions after COVID

From steady growth to pandemic-driven surges, private equity acquisitions have shifted from a platform-dominated market...

Published: 11/18/2024

The Top 25 Private Equity firms by Portfolio Company holdings

We recently analyzed private equity firms portfolio company data to determine which firms are holding the most...

Published: 11/05/2024

Dealmaking teams are getting larger as private equity matures

Private equity firms differ substantially in size as measured by factors like fund size, assets under management, or...

Published: 11/04/2024

Private equity investments in the Beauty Care sector

Private equity investments in the beauty care industry surged during COVID's e-commerce boom but have more recently...

Published: 10/22/2024

A deep dive on AI and Machine Learning private equity investments

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are revolutionizing industries by reshaping business practices and fueling...

Published: 10/21/2024

Elevate M&A deal sourcing while traveling

Traveling to conferences or client site visits can be daunting and perhaps a little stressful if you aren’t equipped...

Published: 10/15/2024

Macroeconomics is critical to predicting future private equity trends

Governmental policies and actions of the Federal Reserve have been the primary drivers of M&A trends over the past two...

Published: 09/18/2024

Key industries shaping the future of private equity add-on investments

Private equity firms are increasingly focused on add-on acquisitions, as we previously reported.

Published: 09/04/2024

Currently held portfolio companies by vintage year

We reported in July that private equity firms are delaying exits and holding portfolio companies longer to ensure they...

Published: 08/27/2024

Top private equity firms, ranked by number of add-on investments

Acquisitions by private equity firms are trending to a higher mix of add-on investments, relative to platform...

Published: 08/06/2024

Smaller deals are back on the rise, but driven by caution

Private equity firms are investing in smaller deals and exercising caution with larger deals, according to new data...

Published: 07/10/2024

Private equity holding periods limit fundraising and may lower valuations

Using our M&A research database, we updated our tracking of private equity Holding Periods to include data from 2000...

Published: 05/02/2024

Private equity returning to platforms, with greater efficiency

This article was first published in the Spring issue of Middle Market Dealmaker, the official print publication of the...

Published: 04/03/2024

Say no to more deals, focus on successful relationships, and other lessons for advisors

Private Equity Info founder and managing partner Andy Jones recently joined Cornerstone International Alliance managing...

Published: 03/29/2024

Displaying integrity helps close M&A deals

Integrity between principles can be considerably more valuable than specific deal points in an M&A transaction.

Published: 03/29/2024

Finding the best investment banker to represent your company

On occasion, corporate CEOs ask if we can help find the best investment bank to represent them in either a capital...

Published: 03/29/2024

How EBITDA multiples relate to valuation

People often speak of M&A transaction valuations in multiples of EBITDA because EBITDA is a proxy for cash flow, and...

Published: 03/22/2024

AI and human intelligence make for better data

Leaders recognize the potential of Artificial Intelligence, and reports have been unanimous about the opportunity: AI...

Published: 03/14/2024

The most active private equity investors in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Across industries, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are fundamentally transforming business...

Published: 01/25/2024

Limitations of discounted cash flow valuation models

While the discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology is the most rigorous and financially sound for business valuation, it...

Published: 01/23/2024

Find untapped deal flow in aged portfolio company holding periods

Access to quality deal flow is the single largest determinant of success in M&A.

Learn how private equity firms use Private Equity Info to enhance deal sourcing, monitor industry trends and build recruiting networks.

Published: 01/12/2024

How investors use Private Equity Info for deal flow & market insights

Private Equity Info is a valuable resource for private equity firms seeking to enhance deal sourcing, monitor...

Published: 12/06/2023

Private equity investments shift upmarket on cash flow

For years, the private equity industry has been moving down market, as firms invest in smaller deals in the middle...

Published: 11/20/2023

Find targeted private equity investors for your deal

The best indicator of a private equity firm’s interest in a specific industry is that they've already made a similar...

Published: 11/14/2023

Platform acquisitions drop as add-ons surge

In more uncertain economic climates, the private equity industry collectively shifts to smaller deals.

Published: 10/30/2023

9 ways to improve the cash flow cycle at an investment bank

One of the challenges of managing a mid-market M&A firm is coping with the sporadic, binary nature of the payoff for...

Published: 10/25/2023

Common questions about our M&A research database, answered

The Private Equity Info team hosts demos every day toshowcase the power of our M&A research database.

Holding periods in 2023 reach record highs as private equity recovers from Covid-19

Published: 09/14/2023

Holding periods reach record highs as private equity recovers from Covid-19

The median holding period for private equity-backed portfolio companies is now 5.6years, the highest value since...

Published: 08/15/2023

Get the list of private equity firms active in the digital media industry

Once a nascent industry, digital media companies have become attractive targets for top private equity firms. In 2022,...

Published: 07/27/2023

With rate increases, private equity loses some appetite for acquisitions

The number of private equity platform acquisitions and add-on acquisitions dropped significantly in 2023, showing the...

Top 25 Private Equity firms in 2023 by number of platform acquisitions | Private Equity Info Shop

Published: 07/10/2023

Top 25 Private Equity firms in 2023 ranked by number of platform acquisitions

Private equity firms collectively acquire thousands of companies every year. PE firms often acquire platform companies...

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Published: 03/21/2023

Customer Satisfaction Survey 2023

Customer Satisfaction Survey 2023: Results Show We Exceed Client Expectations in Quality of Data, Customer Service, and...

Published: 02/14/2023

M&A Sell-Side Transactions: A Roadmap for Researching and Identifying Likely Acquirers

When I launched Private Equity Info in 2005, I sought to provide the Investment banking industry with a solution to...

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