Source: Preqin Pro
Source: Preqin Pro
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Powerful post-COVID-19 monetary and fiscal stimulus by global governments fueled inflationary pressures, which are further aggravated by global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. We estimate global private equity AUM to grow at a subdued pace of , as slower distributions partially compensate for slower fundraising.
Global private equity AUM projections
Global Overview
AUM growth data:
2010-2015: 5.37%
2015-2021: 14.52%
2021-2027F:
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We expect North America to outperform others as the US economy remains strong compared with the global economy. In particular, North American private equity buyout performance is expected to remain strongest over the forecast period.
AUM data:
2015: 1,049.2($bn)
2021: 2,587.7($bn)
2027F:
North America
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While we currently expect Europe assets to maintain current performance, we see more potential downside uncertainty from a prolonged war in Ukraine posing further stress on risk assets across the continent.
Europe
AUM data:
2015: 494.0($bn)
2021: 963.5($bn)
2027F:
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We forecast private equity assets to underperform in APAC where, besides global macroeconomic factors, idiosyncrasies in the China market are expected to weigh on near-term returns.
APAC
AUM data:
2015: 246.5($bn)
2021: 554.0($bn)
2027F:
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As the result of muted growth assumptions and asset valuations, we now expect global private equity returns to moderate to on an annualized basis between 2021 to 2027, below the 15.4% previously.
Rest of World
AUM data:
2015: 72.1($bn)
2021: 75.1($bn)
2027F:
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Following a significant pull back in global private equity fundraising in 2022, our latest forecasts revise the growth rate of fundraising downward to over the forecast period, as investors come to terms with the denominator effect on their portfolios and longer holding periods of existing investments from a less favorable exit environment.
Diversified Multi-Regional
AUM data:
2015: 16.1($bn)
2021: 56.6($bn)
2027F:
North America
AUM Growth Data:
2010-2015: 5.37%
2015-2021: 14.52%
2021-2027F:
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AUM Growth Data:
2010-2015: 5.37%
2015-2021: 14.52%
2021-2027F:
AUM Data:
2010-2015: 1,049.2($bn)
2015-2021: 2,587.7($bn)
2021-2027F:
AUM Data:
2010-2015: 494.0($bn)
2015-2021: 963.5($bn)
2021-2027F:
AUM Data:
2010-2015: 246.5($bn)
2015-2021: 554.0($bn)
2021-2027F:
AUM Data:
2010-2015: 246.5($bn)
2015-2021: 554.0($bn)
2021-2027F:
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United States of America
Canada
Central and East Europe
Nordics
West Europe
Asia (excluding the Middle East)
Australasia
Middle East
Africa
Latin America
No standard geographies included, this is a mix
AUM Data:
(United States of America, Canada)
(Central and East Europe, Nordic, West Europe)
(Asia (Minus the Middle East), Australia)
(Middle East, Africa, Latin America)