The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School has published its latest Private Capital Markets Report, offering an updated view of conditions and expectations in the private capital markets for 2026.

The annual survey draws on responses from a broad range of market participants, including lenders, investors, business valuation professionals, business brokers, and other private capital market specialists. Its findings provide current reference points for professionals assessing financing conditions, valuation parameters, expected returns, and investor sentiment.

Taken together, the survey offers a current snapshot of how different groups within the private capital markets assess risk, return, valuation, and financing conditions.

The complete 2026 Private Capital Markets Report can be downloaded free of charge from the Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project.

Link: 2026 Private Capital Markets Report – Pepperdine Graziadio Business School