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Last updated: June 30, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Private Equity Allocations & Sector Focus

Despite market turbulence and concerns over returns, the largest institutional investors remain committed to private equity, with the top 10 global allocators on the 2026 Global Investor 150 ranking collectively committing $1.1 trillion to the asset class Global Investor 150. These leading investors, detailed in the full ranking Global Investor 150, demonstrate a strong conviction in private equity, averaging a 21% allocation to the sector Global Investor 150. The latest issue of Private Equity International delves into this sustained investor confidence and explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping traditional software investments within the industry Download July/August.

The healthcare sector is showing signs of stabilization after a challenging period, presenting a renewed opportunity for private equity firms Healthcare investments reach. Specifically, the growing global need for medical professionals is acting as a significant tailwind for private equity investors active in medical education Medical education gap. This focus on essential services underscores a broader trend of LPs maintaining significant allocations to private equity, even as they navigate economic uncertainties GI 150.