Ocorian: Record growth in private equity funds

Ocorian: Record growth in private equity funds

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New analysis from Ocorian shows that assets in private equity funds have surged to a record high of $9.917 trillion.

They have risen by over 570% between 2010 and 2025 from $1.481 trillion and have gained 10.8% since December 2024, Ocorian’s latest Global Asset Monitor found.

Ocorian is predicting further growth of 75.5% between now and 2030, taking total assets in global private equity funds to $17.41 trillion.

Ocorian’s analysis shows 2025’s growth in private equity global assets to $9.917 trillion has been driven in particular by Asian markets which hit a record $2.1 trillion, up 15.8% in the first eight months of the year. They accounted for 30% of 2025’s growth despite only accounting for a fifth of assets.

Private equity assets in North America still dominate fund holdings, with a 57% share of the total asset pool. Ocorian’s modelling shows that while North America’s private equity assets lagged behind Asia’s growth, total underlying assets in North America reached a new record of $5.64 trillion by early September, up 9.6% year-to-date.

Private equity funds domiciled in North America are now worth $5.06 trillion, accounting for 51% of the total private equity funds under management globally. This compares to those in Asia managing 31% and those in Europe managing 15% of the total.