5 Private Equity Predictions for 2024

As private equity (PE) fund managers and portfolio companies look ahead in 2024, they anticipate a changing exit landscape, hurdles in meeting their investment theses, and ongoing talent obstacles. To meet the inevitable dealmaking challenges (and opportunities), there are 5 PE trends to keep in mind: (1) the ramifications of the U.S. presidential election; (2) the dry powder channeling towards tech; (3) the new opportunities for healthcare investments; (4) the impact of artificial intelligence helping PE achieve labor cost reductions and operating efficiency; and (5) the increases in incremental transactions and a drop off in platform deals will continue.