July 27, 2026

Buyout funds attract bulk of $306.8B raised by PE managers through June 30

As limited partners become increasingly selective in where they deploy capital, differentiation and operational capabilities are emerging as key factors in manager selection.

In an article examining the trends shaping today’s private equity fundraising environment, S&P Global Market Intelligence included insights from Orangewood Founder and Managing Partner Alan Goldfarb on why firms with a repeatable investment process and proven operational expertise continue to stand out.

Goldfarb noted, “Firms that can clearly demonstrate a repeatable investment process and operational expertise are continuing to attract capital because those qualities are increasingly difficult to replicate.”