IPEM Pan-European Private Equity Barometer 2026

Despite evolving geopolitical, macroeconomic and industry dynamics, the European private equity industry has demonstrated strong resilience in 2026 so far. This is according to a report by Criticaleye Partner AlixPartners, in collaboration with IPEM, which surveys a range of European fund managers, capturing their perspectives on the current economic, business and regulatory landscape.

Key takeaways include:

• 58 percent of respondents expect an improved business environment in 2026 (up from 51 percent in 2025)
• 73 percent of respondents expect to raise a new fund in 2026, rising to 90 percent of larger firms
• 58 percent of respondents said AI integration was a top priority for 2026