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# Firm $billions

1 Blackstone 125.6

2 KKR 103.7

3 EQT 101.7

4 Thoma Bravo 74.1

5 The Carlyle Group 69.7

6 TPG 55.0

7 Advent International 52.9

8 Hg 51.0

9 General Atlantic 48.7

10 Warburg Pincus 48.5


11 Silver Lake 48.3

12 Goldman Sachs 45.4

13 Bain Capital 44.3

14 Clearlake Capital Group 44.0

15 CVC Capital Partners 41.8

16 Vista Equity Partners 41.5

17 Clayton, Dubilier & Rice 41.1

18 Hellman & Friedman 40.9

19 Insight Partners 40.2

20 Leonard Green & Partners 39.6

21 Permira Advisers 34.8


22 Cinven 32.7

23 Brookfield Asset Management 31.2

24 Nordic Capital 31.1

25 Genstar Capital 29.9

26 Francisco Partners 28.3

27 Tiger Global Management 28.3

28 Blue Owl Capital 27.2

29 Partners Group 26.7

30 Ares Management 26.6

31 Hillhouse Capital Group 26.4

32 L Catterton 24.1
Neuberger Berman Private
33 23.7
Markets

34 PAI Partners 23.7

35 TA Associates 23.5

36 Apollo Global Management 22.8

37 Stone Point Capital 22.3

38 BC Partners 20.3

39 Adams Street Partners 20.2

40 BlackRock 19.9

41 BDT & MSD Partners 19.5

42 Veritas Capital 19.0

43 Bridgepoint 18.0
44 Ardian 17.9

45 HarbourVest Partners 17.5

China Reform Fund Management


46 16.8
Corporation

47 Andreessen Horowitz 16.7

48 Thomas H. Lee Partners 16.0

48 Summit Partners 16.0

50 PSG Equity 15.8

51 China Merchants Capital 15.3

52 H.I.G. Capital 14.9

53 Sequoia Capital 14.6

54 Accel-KKR 14.5
55 Lightspeed Venture Partners 14.3

56 ECP 13.7

57 Apax Partners 13.6

58 Hamilton Lane 13.3

59 Eurazeo 13.2

60 Astorg Asset Management 12.8

61 Platinum Equity 12.8

62 CPE 12.7

63 GI Partners 12.6

64 Roark Capital Group 12.5

65 Audax Group 11.8


66 TSG Consumer Partners 11.7

67 TowerBrook Capital Partners 11.2

68 General Catalyst Partners 11.2

69 Bessemer Venture Partners 10.5

70 New Mountain Capital 10.5

71 Quantum Energy Partners 10.1

72 GTCR 10.1

73 New Enterprise Associates 10.0

74 Madison Dearborn Partners 10.0

75 TCV 10.0

76 Oaktree Capital Management 9.8


77 AXA IM Alts 9.6

78 Primavera Capital Group 9.5

79 Oak Hill Capital 9.4

80 Bregal Investments 9.4

Waterland Private Equity


81 9.2
Investments

Morgan Stanley Private Equity &


82 8.8
Credit

83 Arcline Investment Management 8.8

84 Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe 8.7

85 The Jordan Company 8.6

86 Founders Fund 8.6

87 Arsenal Capital Partners 8.6


88 Coatue Management 8.2

89 Harvest Partners 7.9

90 American Securities 7.9

91 Inflexion Private Equity 7.9

92 Great Hill Partners 7.8

93 Triton Partners 7.7

94 GCM Grosvenor 7.7

95 Charlesbank Capital Partners 7.7

96 Cerberus Capital Management 7.5

97 Battery Ventures 7.5

98 NGP Energy Capital Management 7.5


99 Kelso & Company 7.4

100 K1 Investment Management 7.4


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Overview

The Blackstone Group stands as a global investment powerhouse, recognized for its expertise in private equity, real estate, an
earned acclaim for managing assets worth billions, shaping the modern finance landscape.

KKR is a leading global investment firm known for its prowess in private equity, credit, and real assets. With a focus on genera
as a prominent player in the financial industry, leveraging strategic acquisitions and innovative approaches.

EQT is a distinguished investment firm specializing in venture capital, growth equity, and buyout strategies. With a focus on su
reputation for identifying and nurturing promising businesses across various sectors, driving long-term success for its investors

Thoma Bravo is a premier private equity firm renowned for its expertise in software and technology investments. With a track
identifying high-growth opportunities and partnering with management teams to unlock value and drive innovation in the dig

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm with a diversified portfolio spanning industries such as aerospace, defense, healt
investments, Carlyle focuses on creating long-term value and delivering strong returns for its investors through active manage

TPG is a leading global investment firm specializing in private equity, growth equity, and real estate. With a focus on innovatio
transformative companies, driving sustainable growth and value creation in today's dynamic market landscape.

Advent International is a respected global private equity firm focused on investing in and growing companies across five core s
industrial, retail, consumer, and leisure. With a proactive and partnership-oriented approach, Advent aims to unlock value and

Hg is a specialized private equity firm dedicated to the technology, services, and industrial technology sectors. With a deep un
management teams to accelerate growth and drive value creation, leveraging its sector expertise and operational capabilities.

General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growth companies. With a co
General Atlantic partners with visionary entrepreneurs and management teams to build businesses of enduring value across v

Warburg Pincus is a premier global private equity firm focused on growth investing. With over 50 years of experience, Warbur
build enduring businesses, leveraging its deep sector expertise, global network, and flexible capital to drive sustainable growth
Silver Lake is a global leader in technology investing, with a focus on large-scale technology-driven growth companies. Through
Silver Lake seeks to accelerate innovation and drive transformational change, creating value for both companies and investors

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. With a commitment to p
offers a wide range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals, helping them ach

Bain Capital is a premier global investment firm specializing in private equity, venture capital, credit, public equity, and impact
creation, Bain Capital collaborates with management teams to unlock potential and drive growth across a diverse range of ind

Clearlake Capital Group is a leading private investment firm focused on investments in middle-market companies. With a secto
partners with management teams to drive transformative growth and create long-term value, leveraging its deep industry kno

CVC Capital Partners is a leading private equity and investment advisory firm with a focus on creating value and building endu
expertise, CVC partners with management teams to drive growth and innovation, supporting companies across various sector

Vista Equity Partners is a leading investment firm focused on software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. With a prove
teams to accelerate growth and drive operational excellence, leveraging its unique value creation model and deep industry ins

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private investment firm with a focus on building stronger, more profitable businesses. With a colla
partners with management teams to drive transformation and create sustainable value, helping companies achieve their full p

Hellman & Friedman is a premier global private equity firm known for its long-term investment approach and focus on value c
decades, Hellman & Friedman partners with exceptional management teams to build market-leading businesses and drive sup

Insight Partners is a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software co
entrepreneurs, Insight provides capital and operational support to help companies scale and achieve their full potential, drivin
economy.

Leonard Green & Partners is a leading private equity investment firm with a track record of success spanning over three decad
management teams, Leonard Green invests in businesses across various sectors to drive growth and create value, leveraging i

Permira Advisers is a global investment firm focused on private equity and credit investments. With a collaborative approach a
management teams to drive strategic growth initiatives and create value, helping businesses achieve their full potential and g
Cinven is a leading international private equity firm focused on building and transforming businesses. With a track record of su
management teams to drive operational improvements, accelerate growth, and create value, leveraging its sector expertise an
investors.

Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over a century of experience. With a focus on
and private equity, Brookfield creates value through active management and operational excellence, delivering attractive risk-
cycles.

Nordic Capital is a leading private equity investor in the Nordic region with a focus on creating sustainable value. With a long-t
partners with management teams to drive growth and innovation, helping businesses achieve their full potential and become

Genstar Capital is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market companies. With a focus on partnering w
operational excellence, leveraging its sector expertise and operational resources to create value and deliver attractive returns

Francisco Partners is a leading global private equity firm specializing in investments in technology and technology-enabled bus
expertise, Francisco Partners partners with management teams to accelerate growth and drive innovation, helping companies
stakeholders.

Tiger Global Management is a leading investment firm focused on public and private companies in the technology, consumer,
term investment horizon, Tiger Global seeks to identify high-growth opportunities and partner with exceptional entrepreneurs

Blue Owl Capital is a global alternative asset manager focused on investing in private equity, credit, and real assets. With a dis
protection, Blue Owl seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors, leveraging its deep industry expertise a
opportunities.

Partners Group is a global private markets investment manager with a focus on private equity, private debt, real estate, and in
returns and managing risk, Partners Group partners with investors to build customized portfolios and create value across vario

Ares Management is a leading global alternative investment manager with a focus on credit, private equity, and real estate str
expertise, Ares partners with investors to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns across market cycles, leveraging its integrated

Hillhouse Capital Group is a leading investment management firm focused on long-term investment opportunities in the techn
With a global perspective and a focus on innovation, Hillhouse partners with exceptional entrepreneurs and management team

L Catterton is the largest and most global consumer-focused private equity firm, known for its deep sector expertise and long-
brands and retail businesses, L Catterton partners with management teams to drive growth and create value, leveraging its ex
potential and maximize returns.
Neuberger Berman Private Markets is a global alternative investment manager with a focus on private equity, private credit, a
delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns, Neuberger Berman partners with investors to build diversified portfolios and create
cycles.

PAI Partners is a leading European private equity firm focused on investments in companies across various sectors, including f
and business services. With a collaborative approach and deep industry expertise, PAI partners with management teams to dr
their full potential and become market leaders.

TA Associates is a leading global growth private equity firm with a focus on investing in profitable companies with strong grow
industry expertise, TA Associates partners with management teams to drive strategic initiatives and accelerate growth, helpin
term value for stakeholders.

Apollo Global Management is a leading global alternative investment manager with a focus on private equity, credit, and real
disciplined investment approach, Apollo partners with management teams to drive operational improvements and value crea
deliver attractive returns for its investors.

Stone Point Capital is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in financial services businesses. With a deep understan
Point partners with management teams to drive growth and operational excellence, helping companies navigate challenges an
stakeholders.

BC Partners is a leading international investment firm with a focus on private equity and real estate investments. With a long-t
partners with management teams to drive growth and operational improvements, helping companies achieve their full potenti
environments and investment cycles.

Adams Street Partners is a global private markets investment manager with a focus on private equity, private credit, and ventu
attractive risk-adjusted returns, Adams Street partners with investors to build diversified portfolios and create value across va

BlackRock is a global investment management corporation providing innovative solutions to clients, including institutional and
risk-adjusted returns, BlackRock offers a wide range of investment products and services, leveraging its expertise and technolo
aspirations.

BDT & MSD Partners is a global investment firm providing customized solutions and strategic advice to family-owned and entr
relationships and value creation, BDT & MSD Partners partners with business owners and management teams to address their
their long-term goals and objectives.

Veritas Capital is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in companies in the government and defense, healthcare, a
improvements and growth, Veritas partners with management teams to create value and build market-leading businesses, he
growth opportunities.

Bridgepoint is a leading international investment firm specializing in middle-market buyouts, growth capital, and real estate in
management teams, Bridgepoint seeks to drive growth and value creation, leveraging its sector expertise and operational reso
create lasting value.
Ardian is a global investment firm with a focus on private equity, infrastructure, and private debt investments. With a long-ter
Ardian partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, leveraging its sector expertise and global networ
objectives and long-term goals.

HarbourVest Partners is a leading global private markets investment firm with a focus on venture capital, buyouts, and mezzan
attractive risk-adjusted returns, HarbourVest partners with investors to build diversified portfolios and create value across var

China Reform Fund Management Corporation is a leading private equity firm focused on investments in China's state-owned e
of the Chinese market and government policies, China Reform partners with companies to drive transformation and create lon
development and growth.

Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm focused on investing in technology companies at all stages of growth. With a mi
Horowitz partners with visionary founders to build transformative businesses and drive positive change in the world, leveragin
succeed in today's dynamic market landscape.

Thomas H. Lee Partners is a leading private equity firm specializing in middle-market buyouts and growth capital investments.
drive operational improvements and growth, Thomas H. Lee Partners seeks to create value and build market-leading business

Summit Partners is a global alternative investment firm focused on growth equity, venture capital, and public equity investme
growth, Summit Partners partners with management teams to drive innovation and value creation, helping companies achieve
respective industries.

PSG Equity is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in mid-market companies across Africa. With a focus on partne
Equity seeks to drive growth and value creation, leveraging its deep sector expertise and network to support companies in ach

China Merchants Capital is a leading investment firm in China with a focus on private equity, venture capital, and real estate in
market and a commitment to innovation, China Merchants Capital partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to dr
economic development and prosperity.

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with a focus on providing capital and stra
collaborative approach and operational expertise, H.I.G. partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation
industry leaders.

Sequoia Capital is a leading venture capital firm known for its early-stage investments in technology companies. With a focus o
provides capital and strategic support to help companies scale and achieve their full potential, driving innovation and creating

Accel-KKR is a leading technology-focused private equity firm with a focus on investing in software and technology-enabled bu
expertise, Accel-KKR partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies capitalize on m
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a leading global venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology companies.
the technology landscape, Lightspeed partners with visionary entrepreneurs to build transformative businesses and drive inno
for stakeholders.

ECP is a leading private equity firm with a focus on investing in energy infrastructure businesses. With a track record of succes
management teams to drive growth and value creation, leveraging its sector expertise and operational resources to help comp
the evolving energy landscape.

Apax Partners is a leading global private equity firm with a focus on investing in companies across four sectors: tech and telco,
approach and deep industry expertise, Apax partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping com
leaders.

Hamilton Lane is a leading private markets investment management firm providing innovative solutions to investors. With a co
Hamilton Lane partners with clients to build diversified portfolios and create value across various market environments and in
to identify and capitalize on opportunities.

Eurazeo is a leading global investment firm with a focus on private equity, growth, and venture capital investments. With a lon
sustainability, Eurazeo partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping comp
leaders in their respective sectors.

Astorg Asset Management is a leading European private equity firm focused on investing in mid-market companies. With a foc
and value creation, Astorg seeks to build market-leading businesses across various sectors and geographies, leveraging its dee
potential and maximize returns for its investors.

Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with a focus on acquiring and operating companies in diverse industries. With a tra
Platinum Equity partners with management teams to drive operational improvements and value creation, helping companies
its investors.

CPE is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in companies in the consumer, retail, and healthcare sectors. With a f
partners with management teams to create value and build market-leading businesses, leveraging its sector expertise and net
objectives and long-term goals.

GI Partners is a leading private equity firm specializing in real estate, technology, and healthcare investments. With a focus on
management teams to build market-leading businesses, leveraging its sector expertise and operational resources to help com
returns for its investors.

Roark Capital Group is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in consumer and business services companies. With a
Roark Capital partners with management teams to drive growth and operational improvements, helping companies achieve th

Audax Group is a leading alternative investment firm with a focus on middle-market companies. With a collaborative approach
teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies capitalize on market opportunities and achieve their full potenti
TSG Consumer Partners is a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on the branded consumer sector. With a deep unde
partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies build iconic bran
industries.

TowerBrook Capital Partners is a leading international investment management firm with a focus on private equity and credit
expertise, TowerBrook partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies achieve their
industries and geographies.

General Catalyst Partners is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies. With a foc
Catalyst provides capital and strategic support to help companies scale and achieve their full potential, driving innovation and

Bessemer Venture Partners is a leading venture capital firm with a focus on investing in innovative technology companies. Wit
Bessemer partners with visionary founders to build market-leading businesses, driving innovation and creating lasting value in

New Mountain Capital is a leading alternative investment firm with a focus on private equity and credit investments. With a co
Mountain partners with management teams to drive growth and operational improvements, helping companies achieve their

Quantum Energy Partners is a leading energy-focused private equity firm with a track record of success in the upstream, midst
approach and deep sector expertise, Quantum partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping
opportunities in the evolving energy landscape.

GTCR is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in growth companies in the healthcare, technology, and financial ser
improvements and value creation, GTCR partners with management teams to build market-leading businesses and drive supe

New Enterprise Associates is a leading global venture capital firm investing in technology and healthcare companies. With a fo
provides capital and strategic support to help companies scale and achieve their full potential, driving innovation and creating

Madison Dearborn Partners is a leading private equity firm specializing in investments in middle-market companies. With a co
Dearborn partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies achieve their full potentia
geographies.

TCV is a leading growth equity firm providing capital and strategic guidance to technology companies. With a focus on partner
helps companies accelerate growth and achieve their full potential, driving innovation and creating lasting value in the techno

Oaktree Capital Management is a leading global alternative investment management firm specializing in credit strategies. Wit
Oaktree partners with investors to build diversified portfolios and create value across various market environments and invest
investment process.
AXA IM Alts is a leading global alternative investment manager offering a diverse range of investment solutions, including priv
commitment to delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns, AXA IM Alts partners with investors to build diversified portfolios an
investment cycles.

Primavera Capital Group is a leading China-based investment firm focused on private equity and special situation investments
innovation, Primavera partners with visionary founders and management teams to build market-leading businesses and drive
potential and create value for stakeholders.

Oak Hill Capital is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market companies. With a focus on driving grow
teams to build market-leading businesses, leveraging its sector expertise and operational resources to help companies achieve
various industries and geographies.

Bregal Investments is a global private equity investment firm with a long-term investment horizon and a focus on partnering w
With a collaborative approach and deep sector expertise, Bregal invests across a diverse range of industries, helping companie
for its investors.

Waterland Private Equity Investments is a leading European private equity firm with a focus on investing in companies in the B
investment horizon and a commitment to partnership, Waterland partners with management teams to drive growth and value
and become market leaders in their respective industries.

Morgan Stanley Private Equity & Credit is a leading alternative investment management firm with a focus on private equity an
attractive risk-adjusted returns, Morgan Stanley partners with investors to build diversified portfolios and create value across
leveraging its expertise and global network to identify and capitalize on opportunities.

Arcline Investment Management is a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market companies in the industrial an
operational improvements and value creation, Arcline partners with management teams to build market-leading businesses, l
help companies achieve their full potential and become industry leaders.

Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe is a leading private equity investment firm focused on investments in the technology and he
commitment to partnership, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe partners with management teams to drive growth and value c
become industry leaders.

The Jordan Company is a leading private investment firm specializing in middle-market buyouts and growth equity investment
The Jordan Company partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies achieve their f

Founders Fund is a venture capital firm focused on investing in technology companies at all stages of growth. With a mission t
capital and strategic support to help companies disrupt markets and drive innovation, creating lasting value in the technology

Arsenal Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the specialty industrials and healthcare sect
improvements, Arsenal partners with management teams to build market-leading businesses, leveraging its sector expertise a
full potential and become industry leaders.
Coatue Management is a global investment firm focused on public and private technology companies. With a long-term invest
partners with visionary founders and management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies transform in
ecosystem.

Harvest Partners is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market companies in North America. With a co
partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies achieve their full potential and beco

American Securities is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market companies. With a long-term invest
Securities partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies achieve their full potentia

Inflexion Private Equity is a leading mid-market private equity firm focused on investing in high-growth businesses. With a coll
with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies achieve their full potential and become mark

Great Hill Partners is a leading growth-oriented private equity firm focused on investments in technology, healthcare, and bus
a commitment to partnership, Great Hill partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping compa
leaders.

Triton Partners is a leading European private equity firm with a focus on investing in and building market-leading businesses. W
operational improvement, Triton partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies ac

GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management firm with expertise in hedge funds, private equity, and real estate in
adjusted returns, GCM Grosvenor partners with investors to build diversified portfolios and create value across various marke
expertise and global network to identify and capitalize on opportunities.

Charlesbank Capital Partners is a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in growth companies. With a
partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies achieve their full potential and beco

Cerberus Capital Management is a global investment firm with a focus on distressed investing and corporate restructuring. Wi
expertise, Cerberus partners with management teams to drive operational improvements and value creation, helping compan
achieve long-term success.

Battery Ventures is a global technology-focused investment firm with a track record of success spanning over three decades. W
management teams, Battery Ventures provides capital and strategic support to help companies scale and achieve their full po
technology ecosystem.

NGP Energy Capital Management is a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on the energy sector. With a deep unders
NGP partners with management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies navigate challenges and capital
landscape.
Kelso & Company is a leading private equity firm with a focus on investing in middle-market companies. With a collaborative a
management teams to drive growth and value creation, helping companies achieve their full potential and become market lea

K1 Investment Management is a leading private equity firm specializing in investments in enterprise software companies. With
K1 partners with management teams to build market-leading businesses, leveraging its sector expertise and operational resou
deliver superior returns.

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