Private equity industry faces public scrutiny amid a record backlog of 31,000 companies valued at $3.7 trillion, higher than last year. Firms struggle to find exits for companies, some labeled as “zombie companies.” Goldman Sachs CFO predicts improvement in dealmaking, PitchBook analysts foresee a new phase of momentum in 2026. AI reshaping industry with active initiatives in portfolio companies.

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