Private equity in the U.S. - statistics & facts
Thanks to its dynamic economy and spirit of innovation, the United States is the cradle of private equity and is currently the largest private equity market worldwide. Since its inception in the second half of the 20th century, private equity has emerged as a form of corporate financing alternative to the public markets: By raising funds from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals and investing capital private in companies, private equity firms seek opportunities to earn higher returns than those that can be achieved in public equity markets. In recent years in particular, the private equity industry has become a crucial driver for growth and innovation, with sectors like TMT, health and pharma, and financials being the most attractive ones.
