Half of Asset Owners Plan to Increase Private Markets Exposure, Charles River Says
- Private markets exposure remains resilient, with 50% of asset owners planning increases over the next two years; only 7% plan reductions.
- 2025 vintage fundraising totaled $233.7 billion through the first three quarters, putting the full-year pace at roughly $312 billion.
- Average fund size fell to $1.66 billion from about $2.41 billion for 2024 vintages, reflecting more selective commitments.
- Private equity leads planned allocation increases at 48% of respondents, followed by private credit at 39%.
- AI and AI infrastructure rank as the biggest new investment area for 63% of institutions globally over the next two years.
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