KPMG Private Company Investors Survey
KPMG surveyed US investors for a fresh perspective on growth, IPOs and technology and AI amid evolving economic policies and existing and proposed tariffs.
The investment landscape is constantly evolving. To understand the current sentiment of US investors, KPMG conducted a survey to capture their growth outlook amid the changing economic market and the introduction of actual and proposed tariffs. Our survey explores key areas including near and medium-term growth outlook, factors that could threaten economic growth, and conditions that concern investors when making investment decisions.
We surveyed 303 investors from across the asset management, private equity, and venture capital industries to gather their insights. Here’s what we found.
Investor Outlook Remains Optimistic
Amid a complex economic environment, investors remain optimistic about economic growth in the next 18 months. Private equity investors are the most optimistic, with 92% expecting growth, followed closely by venture capital (90%) and asset management (88%).
Top Factors Impacting Growth
Investors are keeping a close eye on a number of factors that could impact growth. Geopolitical issues are the top concern for 45% of respondents, followed by inflation (42%), technological advances (38%), tax policy changes (37%), and interest rates (36%).
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