Palico released new data showing that there currently are 2,209 private equity funds targeting $811 billion. That’s a new record in terms of number of funds, topping the 2,043 funds that were seeking $787 billion last February. For dollars, today’s aggregate target remains lower than the all-time high of $884 billion being sought by 1,590 funds back in 2009.
2,209 Private Equity Funds Seeking $811 billion
