PitchBook Releases 2026 Outlook Reports Showcasing Key Trends Shaping Global Private Markets

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PitchBook, the leading private capital market intelligence provider, has released its 2026 Outlook report series, offering a data-driven view of the investment trends expected to shape private markets in the year ahead. The seven reports reflect the collective expertise of PitchBook’s global research team and span venture capital, private equity, AI, emerging technology verticals, and established industries.

After several years of constrained liquidity and uneven deal activity, investors are entering 2026 with a blend of realism and optimism. Private equity markets are moving toward a more measured phase of momentum as fundraising pressures ease, while venture capital is benefiting from stabilizing market conditions, lower interest rates, and a wave of AI-driven innovation. AI continues to redefine the venture landscape in particular, capturing 65% of total VC deal value in 2025 – a dominance that shows no signs of slowing in 2026.

See below for a complete list of PitchBook’s 2026 Outlooks. Download the full reports to see analysts’ forecasts backed by in-depth data and rationale.

• 2026 US Venture Capital Outlook – download here
• 2026 US Private Equity Outlook – download here
• 2026 EMEA Private Capital Outlook – download here
• 2026 APAC Private Capital Outlook – download here
• 2026 Artificial Intelligence Outlook – download here
  • Includes Healthtech, Defense Tech, E-Commerce, Gaming, Enterprise SaaS, Infrastructure SaaS, Fintech, Carbon & Emissions Tech, Clean Energy, Medtech, Agtech, Supply Chain Tech, Mobility Tech, and Cybersecurity
• 2026 Healthcare Tech Outlook – download here
  • Includes Biotech, Pharma & BioTools, Healthcare Services, PE Healthcare IT, Medtech, and Healthtech
• 2026 Industry Research PE Outlook – download here
  • Includes Aerospace & Defense, Construction & Engineering, Consumer Retail & Services, Healthcare Services, Healthcare IT, Medtech, Software, Transportation & Logistics, and Food & Beverage CPG

“The 2026 Outlooks highlight the strength of our global research organization, as well as our commitment to delivering clarity in markets that continue to evolve,” said Nizar Tarhuni, Executive Vice President of Research & Market Intelligence at PitchBook. “By pairing deep sector expertise with PitchBook’s proprietary data, our analysts distill fast-moving trends into actionable intelligence. As investors prepare for the year ahead, these forecasts provide the clarity needed to navigate shifting market conditions and identify emerging opportunities.”

PitchBook’s Institutional Research Group is composed of more than 60 analysts providing timely institutional-grade research across asset classes, established industries and emerging technologies. The team’s coverage spans private equity, venture capital, real assets, leveraged loans, high-yield bonds and private credit. The base of this research is PitchBook’s proprietary datasets, which are vetted and curated to provide market-leading insights and analysis.

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About PitchBook, a Morningstar company

As the pulse of private capital markets, PitchBook delivers trusted, real-time data, research, and technology to help investors, dealmakers, and innovators make decisions with confidence. Its products provide comprehensive information on companies, investors, funds, deals, and people, along with tools that help professionals analyze market activity and make informed decisions. Founded in 2007, PitchBook today serves more than 100,000 clients worldwide and is recognized as the leading source of private capital market intelligence. PitchBook has grown to over 3,000 employees across offices in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, London, Singapore, Mumbai, and other global locations. Since 2016, PitchBook has operated as a subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc.

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