Bip Capital analysis finds top-quartile rankings offer weak basis for private equity re-ups

• Private equity manager persistence remains contested in 2026, weakening the case for re-up decisions based on prior upper-quartile rankings.
• Research using information available at fundraising found upper-quartile repeat rates fell from roughly 42% for 1980–2001 vintages to 26% post-2000.
• BCG's contrasting analysis put repeat rates near 45% for 2013–2018 vintages, with an 80% probability of remaining above median.
• Even the most favorable estimate implies most top-quartile managers fail to repeat, favoring diligence focused on operating capability over rankings.

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