The Potential for Larger Buyout Funds and the Future of the Private Equity Industry

This chapter discusses the potential for even larger buyout funds in the private equity industry, exploring the recent close of the largest ever and speculating on the emergence of funds reaching 40-50 billion dollars. They also discuss the challenges of maintaining focus and culture as funds increase in size, and predict the future development of value-added services, geographic expansion, and opportunities in emerging economies.