Go beyond traditional analysis and unlock the true dynamics of the private equity market with the “Global Private Equities Universe” report from Scientific Infra & Private Assets. This deep-dive introduces PECCS®, a revolutionary five-pillar classification standard that provides unprecedented clarity into the characteristics of nearly one million private companies. By dissecting the market across lifecycle, revenue model, and more, this report quantifies the stark differences between private and listed firms and delivers a powerful, data-driven framework for superior benchmarking, valuation, and strategic decision-making.
Here are four key takeaways from the report:

• A Vast, Underestimated Market: The private equities universe is far larger than commonly perceived, with a total market capitalization of $60 trillion across nearly 935,000 firms—over ten times the assets under management of global private equity funds.
• Private vs. Public Are Different Worlds: Private firms are not just smaller versions of public ones. As of year-end 2024, the median private company is significantly smaller, less profitable, more leveraged, and trades at a higher valuation multiple (EV/EBITDA) than its listed counterpart.
• Deal Activity Peaked in 2021: Private equity transaction volume reached a record high in 2021 with 1,023 deals tracked, spurred by low interest rates and a favorable financing environment, before slowing in the following years.
• Business Model Drives Value: The PECCS® framework reveals how value is created, showing that service-based companies, while only making up 43% of firms, generate over 50% of the total enterprise value ($63.5 trillion) in the private market.