Tag #Secondary Transactions

What is the primary driver behind the surge in secondary private equity transactions, and what are the immediate consequences for the market?

Private equity investors are increasingly turning to secondary transactions to sell assets due to a weak IPO market and slow M&A activity. In 2024, roughly US$200 billion of private equity holdings were offered on the secondary market, with US$160 billion successfully sold, a record high. This trend is driven by economic uncertainty and difficulty raising capital, creating a buyer's market.