PitchBook, the leading provider of private capital market intelligence, has released its 2026 Outlook report series, offering a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the key trends expected to shape global private markets in the coming year. The seven reports, produced by PitchBook’s global research team, cover venture capital, private equity, artificial intelligence, emerging technology sectors, and traditional industries. After years of tight liquidity and inconsistent deal activity, investors are entering 2026 with a mix of cautious optimism and strategic focus. Private equity markets are transitioning into a more sustainable phase of growth as fundraising pressures ease, while venture capital is seeing renewed momentum driven by improving market conditions, declining interest rates, and a surge in AI innovation. Artificial intelligence remains a dominant force in the venture landscape, accounting for 65% of total venture capital deal value in 2025—a share that is expected to remain strong in 2026. The AI sector continues to attract significant capital, with applications spanning healthtech, defense tech, enterprise and infrastructure SaaS, fintech, clean energy, carbon and emissions technologies, medtech, agtech, supply chain solutions, mobility, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. The full suite of 2026 Outlook reports includes: 2026 US Venture Capital Outlook 2026 US Private Equity Outlook 2026 EMEA Private Capital Outlook 2026 APAC Private Capital Outlook 2026 Artificial Intelligence Outlook 2026 Healthcare Tech Outlook 2026 Industry Research PE Outlook Each report provides detailed forecasts, backed by proprietary data and expert analysis, to help investors navigate evolving market dynamics and uncover emerging opportunities. “PitchBook’s 2026 Outlooks reflect the depth of our global research capabilities and our ongoing commitment to delivering clarity in complex, fast-moving markets,” said Nizar Tarhuni, Executive Vice President of Research & Market Intelligence at PitchBook. “By combining sector-specific expertise with our extensive data assets, our analysts transform rapid market shifts into actionable insights. These reports are designed to empower investors and dealmakers as they plan for the year ahead.” PitchBook’s Institutional Research Group comprises more than 60 analysts who deliver high-quality, institutional-grade research across private equity, venture capital, real assets, leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, and private credit. The team’s work is grounded in PitchBook’s proprietary datasets—continuously curated and validated to deliver accurate, timely intelligence. Founded in 2007, PitchBook serves over 100,000 clients worldwide and is widely recognized as the premier source of private capital market intelligence. A subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. since 2016, PitchBook has grown to more than 3,000 employees across offices in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, London, Singapore, Mumbai, and other global hubs. For more information, visit www.pitchbook.com.