Secondaries transaction volumes remain relatively low in the context of overall private equity assets under management. The potential for growth and innovation is tremendous. In an interview with Private Equity International, Jochen Mende, Head of Secondaries addresses trends:
- The key drivers of secondaries dealflow over the past twelve months and how it will evolve.
- Now that valuations are being marked down, how the bid-ask spread has evolved.
- The impact on dealmaking as buyers seek greater diversification on their portfolios.
- The challenges of having both GP- and LP led deals within the same fund and how to approach portfolio construction.
- In a high interest environment, how the use of leverage is developing in secondaries.
Related insights
- Charting new currents
- Demographic drivers and their investment opportunities
- Real Estate Outlook – Switzerland, Edition 2H25
- Building the future of innovation
- Alternative realities
- Oil and gas
- A spirited return to Asia and China
- China Bonds: Diversification potential beyond the Dollar
- The Red Thread for alternatives – Edition July/August 2025
- Adapting to uncertainty
