According to the latest data from the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC), as of the end of 6 in 2026, the total assets under management (AUM) for China's private equity industry surpassed 20 trillion yuan for the first time, reaching 20.3 trillion yuan—a 12.5% increase from the beginning of the year.
Industry Data Highlights
From a product structure perspective, private securities investment funds had assets under management of approximately 6.8 trillion yuan, private equity investment funds had AUM of approximately 11.2 trillion yuan, and venture capital funds had AUM of approximately 2.3 trillion yuan. All product categories achieved positive growth, with venture capital funds growing the fastest at 18.6% year-over-year.
Industry Trends
Industry experts state that the rapid growth of the private equity sector reflects the continued deepening of capital market reforms and the increasing investor demand for professional asset management. Going forward, the industry is expected to exhibit the following trends:
- Further concentration of leading institutions at the top
- Quantitative investing and technology enablement are key drivers.
- ESG investing and green finance continue to gain momentum
- Rising compliance standards
Regulation and Outlook
As the industry expands rapidly, regulators are continuously refining oversight frameworks to promote standardized and sustainable growth. The sector is expected to maintain strong momentum in the second half of the year within this regulated environment.
