Private Equity Struggles with Exits Amid AI Deal Boom on Wall Street
Despite a booming market driven by the artificial intelligence sector in 2026, private equity firms are struggling to exit their aging portfolio companies. According to PitchBook estimates, there were 13,325 unsold U.S. companies as of May 2026, up from October's count and expected to take over a decade to clear at the current pace.
Topics: AI Boom Exits IPOs M&A Private Equity