The Satellite Newsletter #48

Dear Valued Member of the Moonfare Network,

Welcome back to The Satellite.

Private equity seems to be finding its rhythm again. Dealmaking in Q3 reached its highest level since 2021, marking the second-strongest quarter of the past decade, according to the latest Pitchbook data.

The industry appears to have swiftly regained its footing after Trump’s tariff announcement in April, as we note in our Q3 update. Exits are also ticking up, as more sponsors are returning to the market, while fundraising keeps lagging behind.

Secondaries, too, are having a strong run. We believe these investments are still catching up with the broader market and have plenty of room to grow. Our new white paper lays out the full landscape of secondaries in 2025.

Enjoy the read!

Your Moonfare team

Why everyone is talking about secondaries

Secondary market volumes in 2025 have reached their highest half-year levels on record. Analysts expect these investments to exceed $210 billion by year-end.

What’s fuelling this momentum? And what role could secondaries play in a well-balanced portfolio? Find out in our latest white paper.

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