Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast
Bain has just released its Global Private Equity Report 2026, and at long last we’re seeing unmistakable signs of recovery—for a subset of investors. Those with the ability to write the biggest checks and do the largest deals definitely saw gains in deal activity and exits, but will the rest of the industry follow suit in 2026?
On today’s episode of Dry Powder, I share my key takeaways from Bain’s Global Private Equity Report 2026.
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The Private Equity Podcast
In our podcast series, Bain's Hugh MacArthur interviews leading experts on the trends and opportunities that will redefine the private equity industry.
Published in February 2026
