In the fourth instalment of PEI Group’s podcast miniseries, we analyse this year’s Global Investor 150 ranking to ascertain the investment strategies of the world’s largest PE investors. The data pack below presents the key data points discussed in this podcast episode.

This year’s Global Investor 150 – Private Equity International’s annual ranking of the largest private equity LPs in the world based on the fair market value of their PE investment portfolios – reveals a total of $2.88 trillion. The ranking highlights shifts in capital allocation, with traditional institutional investors maintaining dominance while sovereign wealth funds and pension plans increase their exposure.

Notable trends include a rise in co‑investment strategies, a growing focus on ESG considerations, and a geographic rebalancing toward North America and Europe. The podcast explores how these changes affect fund‑raising timelines, valuation multiples, and the competitive landscape for general partners. Listeners are encouraged to review the accompanying data pack for detailed breakdowns of allocation percentages, average commitment sizes, and year‑over‑year growth figures.