GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Private Equity Industry Statistics

Private equity firms prioritize digital upskilling to improve performance and competitiveness.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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82% of private equity firms report increased demand for digital transformation skills among their portfolio companies

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76% of private equity firms are actively measuring the ROI of their upskilling and reskilling initiatives

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52% of private equity firms are exploring partnerships with edtech companies for upskilling content and delivery

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68% of private equity firms plan to increase their investment in employee upskilling programs in 2024

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54% of private equity professionals believe that digital skills are the most critical for future success

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72% of private equity firms have incorporated reskilling initiatives into their talent development strategies over the past two years

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Only 33% of private equity professionals feel that their firm’s current upskilling efforts are sufficient

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45% of private equity firms offer customized training programs tailored to portfolio companies’ needs

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The global private equity upskilling market is projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%

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59% of private equity firms increased their focus on leadership development programs in 2023

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61% of portfolio companies enhanced their upskilling initiatives following private equity firm intervention

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78% of private equity professionals see talent development as crucial for competitive advantage

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70% of private equity firms have already integrated e-learning platforms into their upskilling programs

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The average training budget per private equity firm has increased by 20% over the past two years, reaching an average of $1.2 million

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66% of private equity firms report a skills gap within their portfolio companies that hinders operational growth

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58% of private equity investors cite talent development as a top priority for portfolio management in 2024

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80% of private equity firm leaders believe that reskilling can help mitigate talent shortages in their portfolio companies

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45% of private equity professionals feel that digital literacy should be a mandatory skill for portfolio company employees

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60% of private equity firms are actively investing in leadership training programs for high-potential employees

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74% of private equity firms prioritize upskilling in cybersecurity due to rising digital threats

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83% of portfolio companies experienced measurable performance improvements after implementing targeted upskilling initiatives

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56% of private equity firms have adopted microlearning techniques for employee training

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64% of private equity firms report difficulty in finding candidates with the right digital skill set

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69% of private equity professionals consider upskilling programs a key factor in retaining top talent

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48% of private equity firms are planning to increase their funding for reskilling initiatives over the next year

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85% of private equity leadership teams believe that continuous learning is essential for adapting to market changes

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71% of private equity firms are investing in digital upskilling to future-proof their workforce

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55% of private equity managers see upskilling as a means to improve DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) within their workforce

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46% of private equity firms have partnered with universities or vocational schools for employee training programs

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77% of private equity executives believe that talent development directly correlates with increased portfolio company valuations

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30% of private equity firms currently lack a structured upskilling or reskilling program, indicating an area for growth

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88% of private equity leaders agree that data analytics skills are vital for the future of portfolio management

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65% of private equity firms prioritize soft skills development, such as leadership and communication, in their upskilling initiatives

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84% of private equity firms use digital badges and certifications to acknowledge employee skill development efforts

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62% of private equity firms now incorporate some form of analytics training into their upskilling programs

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80% of private equity firms see upskilling as a key driver of operational efficiency within their portfolio companies

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49% of private equity firms have experienced measurable business impact directly attributable to upskilling programs

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69% of private equity professionals agree that reskilling initiatives improve employee engagement and morale

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74% of private equity firms plan to double their investment in digital skills training by 2025

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58% of private equity firms have seen a marked decrease in the time required to ramp up new portfolio company employees after upskilling programs

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65% of private equity firms report a higher rate of internal promotion after investing in upskilling programs

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89% of private equity executives believe that reskilling is essential for navigating industry disruptions

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42% of private equity firms currently offer digital skills training specifically designed for non-technical staff

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53% of private equity professionals note that upskilling programs have improved their firm's overall innovation capabilities

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68% of private equity firms plan to expand their internal training teams to support growing upskilling needs

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77% of private equity executives believe that reskilling initiatives can significantly contribute to long-term value creation

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63% of private equity firms focus on cross-training employees to increase flexibility and resilience

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55% of private equity firms report that their upskilling initiatives have accelerated the onboarding process for new portfolio company staff

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82% of private equity firms prioritize digital transformation skills in their reskilling efforts

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48% of private equity professionals consider soft skills development as equally important as technical skills for future success

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67% of private equity firms integrate continuous learning platforms into their talent management systems

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71% of private equity firms have increased their budget allocation specifically for reskilling over the past year

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55% of portfolio companies increased employee engagement scores following targeted upskilling programs

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79% of private equity leaders believe that technological upskilling is necessary to stay ahead of industry trends

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62% of private equity firms are developing proprietary training content tailored to their specific portfolio needs

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Nearly 40% of private equity firms plan to utilize virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for employee training within the next year

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54% of private equity firms have adopted cloud-based learning management systems for employee development

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Key Highlights

68% of private equity firms plan to increase their investment in employee upskilling programs in 2024
54% of private equity professionals believe that digital skills are the most critical for future success
72% of private equity firms have incorporated reskilling initiatives into their talent development strategies over the past two years
Only 33% of private equity professionals feel that their firm’s current upskilling efforts are sufficient
82% of private equity firms report increased demand for digital transformation skills among their portfolio companies
45% of private equity firms offer customized training programs tailored to portfolio companies’ needs
The global private equity upskilling market is projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%
59% of private equity firms increased their focus on leadership development programs in 2023
61% of portfolio companies enhanced their upskilling initiatives following private equity firm intervention
78% of private equity professionals see talent development as crucial for competitive advantage
Nearly 40% of private equity firms plan to utilize virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for employee training within the next year
70% of private equity firms have already integrated e-learning platforms into their upskilling programs
The average training budget per private equity firm has increased by 20% over the past two years, reaching an average of $1.2 million

As private equity firms gear up for 2024, a remarkable 68% plan to amplify their investment in upskilling programs, highlighting a pivotal industry shift toward digital transformation and talent development as essential strategies for competitive advantage and long-term growth.

Market Trends and Investment Focus

82% of private equity firms report increased demand for digital transformation skills among their portfolio companies

Market Trends and Investment Focus Interpretation

With 82% of private equity firms seeing a surge in demand for digital transformation skills, it's clear that in today's market, upgrading digital expertise isn't just an option—it's the new investment clause for staying competitive.

Performance Measurement and Metrics

76% of private equity firms are actively measuring the ROI of their upskilling and reskilling initiatives

Performance Measurement and Metrics Interpretation

With 76% of private equity firms tracking the ROI of their upskilling and reskilling efforts, it's clear they're investing not just in talent, but in quantifiable future value, proving that smarter workforce development is now a strategic economic imperative.

Private Equity Firm Strategies and Plans

52% of private equity firms are exploring partnerships with edtech companies for upskilling content and delivery

Private Equity Firm Strategies and Plans Interpretation

With over half of private equity firms venturing into edtech partnerships for upskilling, the industry is clearly recognizing that staying competitive now depends on investing in human capital as much as capital itself.

Talent Development and Upskilling

68% of private equity firms plan to increase their investment in employee upskilling programs in 2024
54% of private equity professionals believe that digital skills are the most critical for future success
72% of private equity firms have incorporated reskilling initiatives into their talent development strategies over the past two years
Only 33% of private equity professionals feel that their firm’s current upskilling efforts are sufficient
45% of private equity firms offer customized training programs tailored to portfolio companies’ needs
The global private equity upskilling market is projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%
59% of private equity firms increased their focus on leadership development programs in 2023
61% of portfolio companies enhanced their upskilling initiatives following private equity firm intervention
78% of private equity professionals see talent development as crucial for competitive advantage
70% of private equity firms have already integrated e-learning platforms into their upskilling programs
The average training budget per private equity firm has increased by 20% over the past two years, reaching an average of $1.2 million
66% of private equity firms report a skills gap within their portfolio companies that hinders operational growth
58% of private equity investors cite talent development as a top priority for portfolio management in 2024
80% of private equity firm leaders believe that reskilling can help mitigate talent shortages in their portfolio companies
45% of private equity professionals feel that digital literacy should be a mandatory skill for portfolio company employees
60% of private equity firms are actively investing in leadership training programs for high-potential employees
74% of private equity firms prioritize upskilling in cybersecurity due to rising digital threats
83% of portfolio companies experienced measurable performance improvements after implementing targeted upskilling initiatives
56% of private equity firms have adopted microlearning techniques for employee training
64% of private equity firms report difficulty in finding candidates with the right digital skill set
69% of private equity professionals consider upskilling programs a key factor in retaining top talent
48% of private equity firms are planning to increase their funding for reskilling initiatives over the next year
85% of private equity leadership teams believe that continuous learning is essential for adapting to market changes
71% of private equity firms are investing in digital upskilling to future-proof their workforce
55% of private equity managers see upskilling as a means to improve DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) within their workforce
46% of private equity firms have partnered with universities or vocational schools for employee training programs
77% of private equity executives believe that talent development directly correlates with increased portfolio company valuations
30% of private equity firms currently lack a structured upskilling or reskilling program, indicating an area for growth
88% of private equity leaders agree that data analytics skills are vital for the future of portfolio management
65% of private equity firms prioritize soft skills development, such as leadership and communication, in their upskilling initiatives
84% of private equity firms use digital badges and certifications to acknowledge employee skill development efforts
62% of private equity firms now incorporate some form of analytics training into their upskilling programs
80% of private equity firms see upskilling as a key driver of operational efficiency within their portfolio companies
49% of private equity firms have experienced measurable business impact directly attributable to upskilling programs
69% of private equity professionals agree that reskilling initiatives improve employee engagement and morale
74% of private equity firms plan to double their investment in digital skills training by 2025
58% of private equity firms have seen a marked decrease in the time required to ramp up new portfolio company employees after upskilling programs
65% of private equity firms report a higher rate of internal promotion after investing in upskilling programs
89% of private equity executives believe that reskilling is essential for navigating industry disruptions
42% of private equity firms currently offer digital skills training specifically designed for non-technical staff
53% of private equity professionals note that upskilling programs have improved their firm's overall innovation capabilities
68% of private equity firms plan to expand their internal training teams to support growing upskilling needs
77% of private equity executives believe that reskilling initiatives can significantly contribute to long-term value creation
63% of private equity firms focus on cross-training employees to increase flexibility and resilience
55% of private equity firms report that their upskilling initiatives have accelerated the onboarding process for new portfolio company staff
82% of private equity firms prioritize digital transformation skills in their reskilling efforts
48% of private equity professionals consider soft skills development as equally important as technical skills for future success
67% of private equity firms integrate continuous learning platforms into their talent management systems
71% of private equity firms have increased their budget allocation specifically for reskilling over the past year
55% of portfolio companies increased employee engagement scores following targeted upskilling programs
79% of private equity leaders believe that technological upskilling is necessary to stay ahead of industry trends
62% of private equity firms are developing proprietary training content tailored to their specific portfolio needs

Talent Development and Upskilling Interpretation

As private equity firms pour over $3.2 billion into upskilling—acknowledging that 78% see talent development as their secret weapon—they're not just training employees; they're cultivating digital literacy, leadership prowess, and resilience to navigate a landscape where only 33% feel current efforts are enough and 69% believe reskilling is key to surviving industry shocks.

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation

Nearly 40% of private equity firms plan to utilize virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for employee training within the next year
54% of private equity firms have adopted cloud-based learning management systems for employee development

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation Interpretation

With nearly 40% of private equity firms gearing up to harness VR and AR for training and over half already integrating cloud-based platforms, it’s clear that the industry is increasingly investing in high-tech upskilling to stay ahead in a rapidly digitizing landscape.