Blackstone & KKR vs. the Lower & Middle Market PE Funds 5-4-26
Blackstone & KKR vs. the Lower & Middle Market PE Funds 5-4-26  
Podcast: Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast
Published On: Mon May 04 2026
Description: In this episode, Scott Becker examines how Blackstone and KKR are evolving into fee-driven giants with massive inflows and diversified revenue streams, while lower and middle market private equity firms remain heavily dependent on deal exits for returns.