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Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast

The Evolution of the Secondaries Market: From Crisis to Opportunity

Jan 23, 2024
The podcast discusses the liquidity crisis in secondaries markets and how it could be an opportunity. It explores the surge of interest in the NASDAQ private market due to challenging fundraising environment and significant discounts in secondary markets. It also delves into the obstacles to liquidity in private markets including valuation issues and contractual terms. The lack of transaction data and benchmarks in private markets is discussed along with the potential for future liquidity and regulatory adaptation.
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Quick takeaways

  • The liquidity crisis in secondaries markets could be a turning point for the industry, emphasizing the need for maturity, infrastructure, and standardization.
  • Challenges to liquidity in private markets include valuation issues, contractual restrictions on share transfers, and lack of market infrastructure, hindering liquidity and transparency.

Deep dives

Valuations Reset and Market Maturity

The podcast discusses the recent valuation reset in the growth equity sector and the potential end to the waiting game for investors. It highlights the importance of assets clearing the market at their current value rather than holding on to peak valuations. The episode emphasizes the need for maturity, infrastructure, and standardization in the private markets.

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