Private equity funds raised $702bn between Q1 and Q3 2026, according to PE International. That marks a rise of around $101bn, or 17%, compared with the same period in 2025.
The growth signals a turnaround in fundraising after a period of tighter capital availability for the sector. Higher inflows point to renewed confidence among limited partners in private equity as an asset class.
The figures reflect total capital raised by PE funds over the first three quarters of the year. The comparison with 2025 shows a clear year-on-year improvement in the pace of new commitments.
The data is drawn from PE International's reporting on fundraising activity. Further detail on the breakdown by fund type, region and strategy would help readers assess how broad-based the recovery is.
Source: PE International · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing