PE firms sometimes take a bad rap, but many well-known companies have been saved by PE firms including Hilton, Toys'R'Us, and Energy Future Holdings.
VisualCapitalist put together a chart of the top 25 PE firms funds raised and their notable investments. Check it out.
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In 2019, PE firms raised almost a trillion dollars, though the rate has dipped in 2020.
That being said, the largest PE firm – Blackstone – has raised almost $100B over the past 5 years.
I expect PE to be much more active in 2021.
How about you?
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