Australia Private Equity Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by 2025-2033

Australia Private Equity Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 22.0 Billion
Market Size in 2033: USD 48.5 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 8.20%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Australia Private Equity Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The Australia private equity market size was valued at USD 22.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 48.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.20% during 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Australia Private Equity Market

• Revolutionizing Deal Sourcing and Due Diligence: AI-powered platforms analyze over 45,000 potential investment targets across Australian markets. They process financial statements, market data, and competitive intelligence 60% faster than traditional methods. This speed allows private equity firms to find undervalued opportunities and cut due diligence cycles from months to weeks.
• Enhancing Portfolio Company Performance: Machine learning algorithms track operational metrics for more than 1,100 portfolio companies. They predict revenue trends with 87% accuracy and spot cost-saving opportunities worth AU$2.3 billion each year. Additionally, they provide real-time dashboards for decision-making across buyout and venture capital investments.
• Powering Valuation and Risk Assessment: Analytics systems assess market conditions and competitive positions for investment opportunities. They use alternative data sources, such as social media sentiment, satellite imagery, and consumer behavior patterns. This approach improves valuation accuracy by 42% and lowers investment risk through predictive modeling.
• Streamlining Exit Strategy Optimization: AI-driven market intelligence platforms look at IPO conditions, secondary market trends, and what strategic buyers want. They help timing exits for portfolio companies, boost exit valuations by 28% on average, and support creative exit strategies like partial sell-downs and backdoor listings in Australian capital markets.
• Supporting ESG Integration and Compliance: Machine learning systems track environmental, social, and governance metrics in investment portfolios. They monitor over 850 ESG indicators, ensure compliance with ASIC regulations, automatically generate sustainability reports, and find ESG-aligned investment opportunities valued at more than AU$6.5 billion in infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.

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Australia Private Equity Market Trends & Drivers:

Australia's private equity market is growing rapidly due to increased investments in venture capital and buyout funds, which target high-growth startups and established businesses with strong growth potential. I Squared Capital announced on March 30, 2025, that the Rest superannuation fund committed USD 300 million, showing that institutional investors are confident. Rest manages about USD 59.52 billion for 2 million members, focusing on digital infrastructure, transportation, and renewable energy investments. Investors are concentrating on technology-driven companies, fintech, healthcare, and renewable energy sectors. The increase in capital availability from institutional investors, superannuation funds, and family offices is boosting deal activity. Government support and initiatives promoting innovation and entrepreneurship make Australia a preferred destination for private equity. Firms backed by private equity are delivering higher returns compared to public markets and attracting more competition for profitable deals.
Infrastructure and real estate investments are gaining ground as strong economic growth and urban development projects create ample opportunities for long-term capital deployment. The strategic merger on December 13, 2024, between ISPT and IFM Investors shows industry consolidation. Chris Chapple, the former CEO of ISPT, was appointed as IFM's Global Head of Real Estate to drive growth strategies and improve customer value. Private equity firms are increasingly targeting large-scale infrastructure projects, including transportation, energy, and telecommunications, to benefit from stable returns. Real estate is also seeing advantages from the demand for commercial and residential properties, fueled by population growth and urbanization. Rising foreign direct investment and government infrastructure initiatives are enhancing capital inflows. ESG investment strategies are encouraging firms to focus on eco-friendly real estate and infrastructure projects that align with sustainability goals.

Superannuation funds are key to market growth as the Australian retirement savings system directs significant capital into alternative investments looking for better returns than traditional public markets. Private capital investment makes up about 3% of Australia's GDP, supports over 1,100 businesses, and generates substantial economic value through operational improvements and strategic acquisitions. In 2025, small and mid-cap opportunities are appealing to investors since these segments offer agility and growth potential during uncertain market conditions while remaining resilient to regulatory changes. Innovative exit strategies are becoming more important as IPO markets are quiet, with partial sell-downs, backdoor listings, and secondary transactions offering liquidity and optimization opportunities. Integrating ESG considerations into deal-making is crucial because investors and regulators are demanding more transparency and accountability. ASIC is increasing its scrutiny of private deals and merger clearances, requiring private equity firms to be more strategic, compliant, and socially responsible.

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Australia Private Equity Industry Segmentation:

Fund Type Insights:
• Buyout
• Venture Capital (VCs)
• Real Estate
• Infrastructure
• Others
Regional Insights:
• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

Recent News and Developments in Australia Private Equity Market

• March 2025: I Squared Capital announced Rest superannuation fund's USD 300 million commitment to global infrastructure investments, focusing on digital infrastructure, transportation, and renewable energy sectors, demonstrating strong institutional backing from Australia's profit-to-member superannuation system managing USD 59.52 billion in assets.
• December 2024: ISPT completed strategic merger with IFM Investors, combining property funds management expertise with global private markets capabilities, with former ISPT CEO Chris Chapple appointed as IFM's Global Head of Real Estate to accelerate growth strategies and expand customer value propositions.
• February 2025: Australian Securities and Investments Commission announced enhanced regulatory framework for private equity transactions, implementing stricter transparency requirements, ESG disclosure mandates, and accelerated merger clearance processes affecting deal structures and due diligence procedures across the AU$22 billion market.
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