PE Fundraising at a Glance looks at the latest quarterly trends on global and U.S.-based private equity fundraising. Private equity fundraising declined in Q1, with $160.7 billion raised globally, down 28% from $222.2 billion in Q4 2023. The pace of funds closing slowed in Q1 with 158 funds reaching a final closing globally, down 35% from 242 funds in Q4 2023.