Key Takeaways
2021 is on pace to be a record year for the private equity and venture capital ecosystems.
01 Private assets deliver strong returns
When public markets perform well, private market returns typically outpace them, a trend currently on display.
02 Funds are exceeding their targets
Expansion, late-stage and growth funds are exceeding their targets at rates not seen since 2017.
03 Climate is a priority
Capital flows are increasing substantially to funds focused on climate technology.
Strong returns for private markets
As strongly as public markets have performed in the first three quarters of 2021, private market returns have been even stronger. See the full report for insight on what this dynamic means for fundraising and fund performance.
Large funds are getting larger
Firms have gravitated toward larger funds in 2021. This graph shows the number of investments made per month in 2021 by size of fund closed in 2020. For example, investors who raised a $1B+ fund in 2020 made nine investments per month in 2021.
Climate tech draws investor interest
The typical climate tech fund currently takes only a year to close, five months less than industry average. That speed is likely to increase as public support, political will and investor enthusiasm for climate tech offerings continue to grow.
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