Investec’s 13th Private Equity Trends 2024 report is out now. We surveyed close to 150 GPs to get their perspectives on the health and challenges of the private equity industry, after the market faced the stiffest headwinds in more than a decade, and their predictions for the coming year on the following topics:
Valuations
Fundraising
GP commitments
Financing
Deployment of capital and dry powder
Career satisfaction
ESG
Our findings show that industry expectations are becoming more realistic. Many predict a decline in returns and valuations in the months ahead. Other emerging trends include an increase in failed auctions, longer fundraising timelines, tighter lending terms, and a more conservative approach to leverage.
Are you ready to navigate the landscape? Find out more about what industry experts had to say now.