In this episode, Pete Witte, EY Global Private Equity Lead Analyst, explores the key themes and market dynamics from 2Q 2021 that are top of mind for PE investors.
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Five takeaways from 2Q 2021:
- Exit activity via M&A and IPO are seeing record levels of activity, which is impacting the entire PE life cycle, including fundraising.
- Fundraising is picking up as demand from investors strengthens and funds start to close in earnest once again.
- Deal activity and deal volume are on track to comprise the most active half-year on record.
- Deal sizes are increasing due to increasing post-pandemic certainty and the accumulation of dry powder.
- Club deals are increasing in prevalence for large-scale deals.
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Episode 32
Duration 10m 00s
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