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June 18, 2026

Private Equity

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UBS maintains a constructive, selective outlook on private equity, noting a shift toward middle-market deals and hard-asset sectors. Despite geopolitical risks, resilient company fundamentals and stabilized financing conditions support a gradual recovery.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Maintain a constructive view on private equity due to attractive valuations and solid fundamentals, expecting a gradual recovery in deal volumes.
  • 2.Focus on selectivity, favoring managers experienced in complex transactions and broadening allocations beyond US tech.

Table of Contents

  • Private equity
  • Private equity in the current environment
  • Investors show preference for smaller deals in 1Q
  • Private company fundamentals remain solid
  • Positive drivers
  • Negative drivers
  • Considerations before investing
  • Appendix

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Authors

Karim CherifRichard HuangAntoinette Zuidweg

Themes

AI-driven disruptionSecondary market liquidityMiddle-market deal flow

Regions

EuropeAsia PacificUnited States