Secondaries fundraising saw its second-strongest first six months across a six-year period, with Q1 accounting for the bulk of activity.
2 min read · 21 July 2026
As refinancing pressures mount and exits remain elusive, real estate investors are turning to recapitalisations to unlock liquidity and extend hold periods in a challenging market, writes Giovanni Legorano.
4 min read · 20 July 2026
Continuation vehicles are emerging as a key liquidity tool in private credit, yet the majority of LPs are still opting to cash out amid rising market scrutiny.
3 min read · 16 July 2026
The UK life insurer seeks to back CVs involving assets that need more time and capital to support growth, as opposed to primarily allowing a GP to hold on to a trophy asset, infrastructure funds co-head Anish Majmudar tells Secondaries Investor.
4 min read · 16 July 2026
As managers seek liquidity without relinquishing prized assets, secondaries are becoming a permanent channel for capital flow.
6 min read · 16 July 2026
The continuation fund houses eight assets, with five to six making up the bulk of net asset value, Secondaries Investor understands.
3 min read · 16 July 2026
The pension plan is hoping to reduce its allocation to buyout assets, increase its liquidity and cull ‘inactive’ GP relationships.
2 min read · 15 July 2026
The London-headquartered manager has made hires from Ardian and UBS to co-lead the strategy, and has launched a debut fund, Secondaries Investor understands.
2 min read · 15 July 2026
The vehicle, which surpassed both its $1bn target and its $345m predecessor, benefited from LPs’ increased sophistication around CVs, Carlyle AlpInvest’s Julian Rampelmann says.
3 min read · 15 July 2026