The data displays the biggest private equity firms worldwide in 2017, by total assets under management. Apollo Global Management was the second biggest with 173 billion USD in AUM.
Private equity comes from funds and investors that directly invest in private companies and is not shown on a public exchange. In 2016, private equity firms raised 345 billion USD worldwide.
The Carlyle Group | 178 |
Apollo Global Management | 173 |
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts | 126 |
Blackstone Group | 95 |
Bain Capital | 75 |
TPG Capital | 70 |
Ardian | 55 |