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Private Markets

Private Capital Firms Buckling Under War Chests Worth $1.3 Trillion

Published 8 June, 2026

Private capital firms are sitting on $1.3 trillion in unspent capital, creating unprecedented challenges across the industry. As Bloomberg’s Going Private newsletter reports, intense competition and stubborn valuations have left these war chests idle since 2020.

Our founding partner, Patrice Mesnier, shared his perspective with Bloomberg on the mounting risks: “Private equity was built on the assumption that time cures most problems. The longer the exit drought persists, the more investors will test that assumption.”

As Patrice highlights, whilst investor panic gets attention, the real danger lies in investor fatigue, particularly as fund managers struggle to deploy capital before investment periods expire.

Read the full Bloomberg analysis here: 
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-06-05/private-capital-firms-buckling-under-war-chests-worth-1-3-trillion
 
Quotes from Oldenburg

“Private equity was built on the assumption that time cures most problems. The longer the exit drought persists, the more investors will test that assumption.”

“In terms of danger, investor panic is somewhat of a red herring for private equity; investor fatigue is the real risk.”

— Patrice Mesnier, Founding Partner