Why Private Equity Is Suddenly Awash With Zombie Firms - Forbes
Jan 29, 2026 · Forbes has compiled a list of 20 big private equity zombies—businesses that are either scaling back, like Vestar, or simply treading water.
Why private equity is stuck with 'zombie companies' it can't sell
Nov 12, 2025 · Private equity firms are facing a new reality: a growing crop of companies that can neither thrive nor die, lingering in portfolios like the undead.
Why Private Equity Is Suddenly Awash With Zombie Firms - Slashdot
Jan 29, 2026 · The private equity industry is experiencing a quiet reckoning as hundreds of midsize firms find themselves trapped between investors who have lost patience and portfolios of companies they …
Why Private Equity Is Suddenly Awash With Zombie Firms - ICT ...
Jan 29, 2026 · The private equity industry is experiencing a quiet reckoning as hundreds of midsize firms find themselves trapped between investors who have lost patience and portfolios of companies they …
Forbes - Hundreds of private equity firms are now drowning ...
4 days ago · Hundreds of private equity firms are now drowning in a sea of competition, searching for lifeboats of new capital as they cling to portfolios of nearly unsaleable investments. Meanwhile, their …
The Private Equity Liquidity Crisis: Why DPI Is Stalling ...
The private equity landscape is in uncharted territory. For years, the narrative was one of relentless capital deployment, soaring valuations, and the promise of outsized returns.
Why Private Equity Is Suddenly Pulling Back - FangWallet
Nov 13, 2025 · The next sections look at why private equity has taken a “risk-off” stance, how it affects current deals and possible investments, and what it means for you as an investor trying to get …