News & Analysis

Secondaries are now a sophisticated capital formation tool for real estate

Investors are using secondaries to unlock liquidity, retain high-conviction assets and reposition platforms for growth.

‘Self-liquidating’ helps Arctos make a $6.2bn GP financing debut

The Keystone strategy is expected to remain relevant across fundraising cycles, says managing partner Ian Charles and partner Charlie Tingue.

Asante builds APAC secondaries business with ex-Evercore hire

The managing director will be responsible for originating and leading APAC secondaries transactions for the adviser.

Ardea Partners taps MD from PJT for secondaries advisory

The move marks the latest in a string of people moves across advisory and buyside players.

Moelis builds out LP-led secondaries with team from Evercore

An Evercore vice-president joins as managing director and will lead the construction of Moelis’s LP-led secondaries business with three others, Secondaries Investor understands.

Secondaries activity expected to pick up in H2 after bumpy first half

Ahead of first-half volume reports, secondaries advisers share their views on what the market can expect in H2 following the latest wave of macro volatility.

Summer reads: Buyers’ best picks

Secondaries Investor’s list of buyers’ top book and podcast recommendations offers something for everybody to enjoy on this year’s vacation.

Patria’s Knechtli: Secondaries dealflow continues to unlock as DPI issues persist

The firm’s focus on smaller-size secondaries has helped differentiate its latest secondaries fund – which recently closed on $677m ahead of its target – from peers, head of secondaries Patrick Knechtli told Secondaries Investor.

Eurazeo surpasses target for its largest-ever secondaries vehicle

The €2.3bn Fund V has raised more than double the amount of its 2021-vintage, €1bn predecessor.

Evercore adds secondaries talent in Asia from HarbourVest

The appointment fills the role of former Singapore-based director Robin Seng, Secondaries Investor understands.