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Connected to the core

Supporting companies and our clients through our network of relationships, integrated research, and a reputation as an experienced late-stage investor.

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At a glance

US $24.7B

Total invested in private companies*

297

Total private company investments*

18

Years investing in private companies1

We seek to deliver better private equity outcomes

We identify, assess, and actively contribute to the growth of next-generation companies.

Nurtured networks uncover investment opportunities

As one of the most active, prominent managers of small- and mid-cap equities in the world, we have built connections with institutions, corporations, and thought leaders that put our team at the forefront of emerging investment opportunities.

Panoramic insights enrich company evaluations

By fully integrating our global research teams, we can draw on specialized investment professionals to stay connected, strengthening our understanding of both public and private markets and advancing our ability to assess companies with true growth potential.

Credible capital has made us a valuable partner

For nearly two decades, clients have counted on us to be stewards of their private equity investments, while company leaders have sought our connection to capital and ongoing guidance to help them scale and succeed.

Partnering with companies to maximize their chance of success

See how we’ve sought to help companies, and ultimately our clients, succeed.

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DoorDash           

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Redwood Materials

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Our insights on issues shaping the private equity market

Jul 2025 From the Field Article

Finding opportunities in private markets

Why we believe late-stage/growth equity is particularly compelling.
By  Emma Norchet
2025 Global Market Outlook

Investing during transition

The world is undergoing transition at a pace and scale rarely seen before. Although this may seem daunting, we believe it will bring with it an opportunity set of a breadth and richness not seen since the aftermath of the global financial crisis.

Nov 2024 On the Horizon Article

Weaker growth and lower rates set to open up private markets

Shifting conditions should create new opportunities in private credit and private...
By  David M. DiPietro
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Our seasoned experts provide differentiated private company investment capabilities to clients

David M. DiPietro David M. DiPietro Head, Private Equity

David DiPietro is the head of the Private Equity team. The team serves as a single point of accountability and coordination of all private equity investments. David is a vice president of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.  

Emma Norchet Emma Norchet Lead Private Technology Investor

Emma Norchet is the lead private technology investor on the Centralized Private Equity team in the U.S. Equity Division. She is a vice president of T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. 

We’ve helped some of the world’s most prominent companies grow

This is just a sample of our active and exited investments.

ABL Space Systems company logo
Canva company logo
Cross River Bank company logo
Databricks company logo
Evolve company logo
Gusto, Inc. company logo
Jetti Resources company logo
company logo of Patreon
Redwood Materials company logo
National Resilience company logo
Stripe, Inc. company logo
Torchy's Tacos company logo

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Important Information

*Data as of September 30, 2025 unless otherwise stated.

Data include all commingled funds and separate accounts that contain privates–comprising all privates advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (TRPA), and T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. (TRPIM).

1Data shown represent an aggregate of T. Rowe Price private equity investments experience from May 2007 to September 2025. The investments were managed and held within various non-private equity T. Rowe Price investment vehicles. Information shown is intended to reflect on the firm’s long‐standing experience in the private equity space and does not reflect the management in a discrete private equity portfolio.

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