How Will the Secondary Market React to Persistent Volatility?
We address three commonly asked questions about expectations for the secondary market in the current environment.
July 13, 2022
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Capitalizing on the Growing GP-Led Secondary Market
March 2022
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There has recently been a sharp rise in the number of GP-led private equity secondary market transactions as investors and sponsors alike recognize the benefits of the approach. Here we explore the reasons for the increase and highlight some of the advantages presented to secondary investors who pursue GP-led deals. In doing so, we present the key elements for investors to consider to best capitalize on GP-led secondaries.
This excerpt is taken from a paper in the GCM Grosvenor In-Depth series.
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Looking Ahead
The GP-led market has seen tremendous growth in the past five years. Sponsors are increasingly using continuation funds as a mechanism to hold on to their trophy assets while also providing a liquidity option to investors. Given the attractive value proposition, several sponsors have utilized continuation funds as the primary exit path for their portfolio companies. We anticipate this trend will continue and we see buy-side capital as being the main constraint in the market today. As secondary players continue to raise record-level capital, we see a path to the GP-led volume growing another two- or three-fold over the next five years.
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The Rise of the GP-Led Secondary Investment
We explore the growth and evolution of the secondary market, compare complex non-traditional transactions with traditional secondaries, and discuss the importance of a robust platform of manager relationships to access GP-led deals. Refreshed with 2020 data.
April 29, 2021
Finding Opportunity in the Secondary Market Amid Dislocation
The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the economy, financial markets and individuals around the world. During and following such market downturns, an increased number of LPs and GPs face pressure to raise liquidity at the same time that traditional avenues tend to freeze up. Here, we review what’s happening in the secondary marketplace in response to the crisis and highlight the compelling secondary opportunities.
April 28, 2020
All data as of December 31, 2021 unless otherwise noted
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