Preqin Forecasts Global Private Markets AUM to Exceed $34 Trillion by end of 2031
Business Wire•28/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Global private markets AUM forecast to exceed $34tn by 2031
- ➤Private equity AUM forecast to reach $11.6tn by 2031
- ➤Private credit AUM forecast to surpass $5tn by 2031
- ➤Venture capital AUM base case forecast at $3.79tn by 2031
- ➤Infrastructure AUM forecast at $2.74tn by 2031, growing 9.8% annually
Expert Statements
Cameron Joyce, Global Head of Preqin Private Markets Research
“As private markets enter a new phase of growth, returns are likely to be driven less by broad market tailwinds and more by effective manager selection, underwriting discipline, and operational value creation. At the same time, transformative themes such as AI are blurring traditional asset class boundaries, prompting investors to take a more holistic view of portfolio construction across public and private markets. Investors that leverage better data, deeper insights and a whole-portfolio view will be better equipped to identify opportunities and achieve superior investment outcomes.”
Preqin Forecasts Global Private Markets AUM to Exceed $34 Trillion by end of 2031
Preqin, a part of BlackRock, released Private Markets in 2031, its flagship annual forecast of the trends shaping private markets over the next five years. The report examines fundraising, performance, and assets under management (AUM) across private equity, private credit, venture capital, and infrastructure.
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