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_DeadFred_yesterday at 9:24 PM1 replyview on HN

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...


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Aurornisyesterday at 9:30 PM

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.