AI, chips, aerospace and defense drive gains in private markets, Forge Global reports

AI, chips, aerospace and defense drive gains in private markets, Forge Global reports
Private markets beat S&P 500

Private market sector performance is accelerating, with multiple sectors surpassing the broader S&P 500 this year.

According to Forge Global's May Private Market Update, beyond artificial intelligence, industries such as chips, aerospace, and defense are recording strong growth. The trend highlights a diversified source of strength in private markets, not limited to the AI sector. The report comes as investors look for opportunities in high-growth areas outside public equities.

Earlier this year, Forge Global reported record capital concentration in late-stage private markets despite increased volatility in public equities, according to a Q1 2026 update. The firm also noted uneven IPO activity alongside this capital concentration in its report on first-quarter performance. These findings follow continued momentum in private sector growth across multiple industries.

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