[_DeadFred_]

There are now more private equity funds in the USA than McDonalds. The maximum wealth extraction of every single thing in people's lives is not viable for a continuing healthy society.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/05/private-equity-consolidation...

[Aurornis]

An important clarification if you're not familiar with the industry: A PE firm will often have multiple funds.

There are not more PE firms than McDonalds in the USA.