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Top 25 Operational pe firms worldwide

Name: Operational pe firms worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Nov 6, 2026 11,455 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 11,455 company matches for operational pe firms worldwide as of November 2026 and tracks 154,941 professional contacts across them, including 66,468 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and New York the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for operational pe firms worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026. Country and city lists for operational pe firms follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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11,455Companies

154,941Contacts tracked

66,468Verified emails

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The 25 largest operational pe firms worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 11,455 company matches for operational pe firms worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Brookfield	Exact match	New York, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	4,523 contacts →
	Exact match “We are a leading global investment firm that invests as long-term owners on behalf of institutions and individuals worldwide.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	The Carlyle Group	Exact match	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,811 contacts →
	Exact match “Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Partners Group	Exact match	Baar, SwitzerlandHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,335 contacts →
	Exact match “Partners Group is a global private markets firm with USD 186 billion in assets under management and c.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Bain Capital	Exact match	Boston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,298 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Ardian	Exact match	Paris, FranceHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,728 contacts →
	Exact match “In a world of constant evolution, Ardian stands out for its ability to anticipate, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Harbourvest Partners	Exact match	Boston, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,483 contacts →
	Exact match “HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with 44 years of experience and more than $160 billion assets under management as of March 31, 2026.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	H.I.G. Capital	Exact match	Miami, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	1,407 contacts →
	Exact match “H.I.G.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Warburg Pincus LLC	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	1,346 contacts →
	Exact match “Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of global growth investing.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Golub Capital	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,171 contacts →
	Exact match “Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and experienced private credit manager.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Advent	Exact match	Boston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	1,095 contacts →
	Exact match “Advent is a leading global private equity investor committed to working in partnership with management teams, entrepreneurs, and founders to help transform businesses.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	TA Associates	Exact match	Boston, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	937 contacts →
	Exact match “TA is a leading global private equity firm focused on scaling growth in profitable companies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	General Atlantic	Exact match	New York, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	892 contacts →
	Exact match “General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support to over 830 companies throughout its…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Vista Equity Partners	Exact match	Austin, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	864 contacts →
	Exact match “Vista Equity Partners (Vista) is a leading global technology investor specializing in software.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	JV Driver Investments	Exact match	Leduc, AB, CanadaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	687 contacts →
	Exact match “JV Driver Investments Inc.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Permira	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	668 contacts →
	Exact match “Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Eurazeo	Exact match	Paris, GermanyHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	663 contacts →
	Exact match “Eurazeo is a leading global investment company, with a diversified portfolio of €40 billion in assets under management, including €31 billion from third parties, invested in 600…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Orix Corporation USA	Exact match	New York, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	662 contacts →
	Exact match “Established in the U.S.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Platinum Equity	Exact match	Beverly Hills, CT, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	652 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with approximately ~$48 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 60 operating…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Bridgepoint Group	Exact match	West End, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	625 contacts →
	Exact match “Bridgepoint Group is one of the world's leading mid-market investors, specialising in private equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries and private wealth.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Pantheon	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	602 contacts →
	Exact match “Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for providing innovative solutions covering the full lifecycle of…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	PSG	Exact match	Boston, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	540 contacts →
	Exact match “PSG is a growth equity firm that partners with software and technology-enabled services companies to help them navigate transformational growth, capitalize on strategic…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Triton Partners	Exact match	LuxembourgHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	527 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 1997 and owned by its partners, Triton is a leading European mid-market sector-specialist investor.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Hillhouse Investment	Exact match	Hong Kong, SingaporeHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	504 contacts →
	Exact match “Hillhouse Investment is a long-term investor focused on partnering with quality business leaders to help them grow their organizations globally.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Hudson Advisors L.P	Exact match	Dallas, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	491 contacts →
	Exact match “Hudson Advisors (“Hudson”) is the dedicated asset management and execution partner to the Lone Star Funds.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Summit Partners	Exact match	Boston, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	488 contacts →
	Exact match “Summit Partners is a global alternative investment firm with capital dedicated to growth equity, fixed income, and public equity opportunities.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “operational pe firms”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Operational pe firms worldwide at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026

42.9%Verified-email coverage

13.5Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

6.6%Largest-city concentration · New York

Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

7,555

11-50

2,848

51-200

679

201-500

173

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for operational pe firms are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “operational pe firms” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 66,468 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Operational pe firms by location

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Every Operational pe firms list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “operational pe firms”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many operational pe firms are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 11,455 company matches for operational pe firms worldwide as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Brookfield tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most operational pe firms?

The United States leads with 5,116 companies, followed by the United Kingdom (711) and Canada (491). Every operational pe firms list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most operational pe firms?

New York leads with 753 company records, followed by London (489) and Chicago (244).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 66,468 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 11,455 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.