How many firms does DFX track?
DFX currently publishes 8 of 8 headline counts of private market firms, as of 7 October 2026. Each links to its definition, inclusion rules and the lists behind it.
| Statistic | Figure | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Private equity firms | 7,626 | 7 October 2026 |
| Independent sponsors | 1,041 | 7 October 2026 |
| Investment advisers (RIAs) | 50,611 | 7 October 2026 |
| Family offices | 1,878 | 7 October 2026 |
| Private credit firms | 2,361 | 7 October 2026 |
| BDCs | 365 | 7 October 2026 |
| Venture capital firms | 7,254 | 7 October 2026 |
| Institutional allocators | 8,224 | 7 October 2026 |
Every figure is read live from the published graph totals, so it matches the lists it counts. The sources behind them are on the sources page.