Citing PitchBook data, a Carta executive says that private equity (PE) mega deals are a good sign for the PE market.
Michael Aldridge, Global Head of LP Portfolio Analytics at Carta, stated:
“For LPs, the return of mega-deals and mega-exits is a welcome sign that liquidity is starting to move again, but it also puts more emphasis on transparency. When so much value is concentrated in a relatively small number of transactions, the headline figures only tell part of the story.”
Aldridge explained that allocators are looking at how exits are pacing, how much value remains unrealized, and whether the activity will translate into distributions.
“With fundraising still tight and capital more selective, clear and consistent data has become central to maintaining confidence and planning commitments going forward.”
US private equity deal value reportedly hit $1.2 tillion in 2025, the second-highest total on record, with mega-deals of $1 billion+ accounting for 52% of deal value, at nearly $570 billion – the highest ever.
US private equity exits also nearly doubled to $738 billion, with mega-exits representing 78% of total exit value.
The return of mega-deals and exits is a strong sign for LPs that liquidity in private equity is back
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