U.S. Zombie Funds Hit Record $348.5 Billion as Asset Disposal Delays Strain Institutions

According to Pitchbook, zombie funds—private equity funds past their investment period but unable to sell assets—hit a record $348.5 billion in net asset value as of end-2025, reported today. High interest rates and a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity have delayed asset sales, putting pressure on institutional investors including pension funds and insurers to recover their capital.
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