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Fortune
Allie Garfinkle

Crystal Ball: Where venture capital and private equity are headed in 2026

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As I was wading through the waters of all our predictions, readers painted a picture of possibilities and pressure in the private markets.

AI, on one hand, is a force multiplier—on the other, it will be unevenly impactful and the losses as the industry consolidates will be staggering. Liquidity, meanwhile, is making a comeback, albeit with a new normal. Velocity is increasing, but so is fragility. 

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