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Going Public with Glenn Schorr - Ep. 4: Unpacking the past few months in private markets

Sep 23, 2025
Glenn Schorr, Senior Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at Evercore ISI, joins to explore the evolving landscape of private markets. He examines the resurgence of exit activities in private equity and the expanding role of private credit. Glenn also discusses the growth of alternative asset managers and the influence of the wealth channel. Delving into real estate, he highlights why it represents a compelling opportunity, noting that over 90% of real estate is privately owned. Join the conversation as Glenn shares insights on making private markets more accessible.
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INSIGHT

Exit Activity Is Rebounding

  • Private markets activity has regained momentum driven by more M&A, IPOs, and narrowing price gaps.
  • Glenn Schorr says rising confidence and market activity have made the exit pipeline the best since pre-rate-hike periods.
INSIGHT

Fundraising Is Uneven Across Strategies

  • Fundraising in private equity hasn't recovered yet while other private-market strategies held up.
  • Schorr highlights private credit, infrastructure, secondaries, and the wealth channel as resilient growth areas.
INSIGHT

Scale Drives Durable Advantages

  • Scale and diversification create persistent advantages for large alternative managers.
  • Schorr notes big firms reinvest high margins into platform expansion and specialized strategies to smooth cycles.
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