What are the Top Private Equity Firms in the United States 2026-2027?
Firms investing in established companies, often taking majority stakes. Compare verified providers in the United States, see typical 2026-2027 pricing and use our checklist to pick the right partner.
Companies based in the United States only: established venture capital and investment firms based in the United States selected by the iCreativez research team. Shortlist drawn from verified Funding & Investment providers. International providers are shown separately below and are not counted as local.
Companies based in the United States
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Sequoia Capital
Menlo Park, California, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
Menlo Park, California, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Accel
Palo Alto, California, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Kleiner Perkins
Menlo Park, California, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Lightspeed Venture Partners
Menlo Park, California, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Blackstone
New York, USA
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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KKR
New York, USA
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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General Atlantic
New York, USA
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
About Private Equity providers
Firms investing in established companies, often taking majority stakes.
Investors and funding firms provide capital to startups and growing companies. Fit with your stage, sector and the value they add beyond money matter most.
In the United States, Private Equity Firms are concentrated around New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago and Miami. Local rates sit at the upper end of the global ranges, so many buyers in the United States pair a local lead with nearshore or offshore delivery to manage cost. For regulated services, always confirm the provider is licensed to operate in the United States.
How to choose the best Private Equity Firms in 2026-2027
- Ask about their value-creation plans.
- Check portfolio companies at your stage and sector.
- Speak with founders they've backed, including ones that failed.
- Understand terms and control rights fully.
What does it cost?
Terms vary: angels typically invest $25,000-$250,000, venture funds from $500,000 upward, and private equity in larger, often majority, deals.
Before you sign
Ask for a written proposal with scope, milestones, team members and exit terms, and speak to at least one current client of each shortlisted provider.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top Private Equity Firms in 2026-2027?
Our 2026-2027 shortlist of Private Equity Firms includes verified providers such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Accel. Use the country selector to see only firms based in your country.
What do Private Equity Firms do?
Firms investing in established companies, often taking majority stakes. Investors and funding firms provide capital to startups and growing companies.
How much do Private Equity services cost in 2026-2027?
Terms vary: angels typically invest $25,000-$250,000, venture funds from $500,000 upward, and private equity in larger, often majority, deals. Prices vary by scope, seniority and location, so ask at least three providers for written proposals.
How do I choose the right Private Equity Firm?
Ask about their value-creation plans. Check portfolio companies at your stage and sector. Speak with founders they've backed, including ones that failed.
How were these Private Equity Firms selected?
The worldwide view lists Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with working websites, ordered by verified client reviews as of November 2026) and established industry leaders. When you choose a country, the main list shows only companies based in that country or with an office there: Clutch-verified firms with a local office, plus established local firms selected by the iCreativez research team. International firms are shown in a separate, labelled section. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Because Private Equity is a specialist niche, the shortlist is drawn from verified Funding & Investment providers.
How this list is compiled
Worldwide view: Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with a working website, ordered by their number of verified client reviews) followed by established industry leaders. Country view: the main list is strictly local. It shows only Clutch-verified firms with an office in the selected country and established firms based in that country that the iCreativez research team selected for their scale and track record. Large international firms and remote teams that serve the country appear in a separate, labelled section and are never counted as local. Where we have not yet verified enough local firms, the page says so instead of padding the list. Minimum project size, hourly rates and team size are as published by each company in November 2026. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Shortlist drawn from verified Funding & Investment providers. Providers can request a review via our contact page.