Private Equity Survey Report
Navigating Uncertainty: Mid-Market & Small-Cap PE Trends, Challenges, and Strategies for 2025
Explore how general partners (GPs, i.e. private equity firms) are navigating market volatility, managing dry powder, reimagining investments through AI-driven decisions, and rethinking exit strategies to maximize returns for the limited partners (LPs i.e. investors). Gain valuable insights and rich perspectives from industry experts to improve your actionable strategies and stay ahead in the fast-evolving PE landscape.
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What’s in the Private Equity Report
AI/ML Adoption
99%
of PE firms report that AI is >75% effective in enhancing operational efficiency, deal sourcing, and portfolio management.
Fundraising Challenges
50%
of respondents face heightened challenges in raising capital due to macroeconomic uncertainty and investor hesitancy.
Exit Strategy Trends
79%
of firms are exploring continuation funds, secondary buyouts, and management buyouts to navigate volatile market conditions.
Increasing Dry Powder
80%
of firms have allocated >30% of their total fund capital to dry powder, either awaiting better opportunities, market stability, or maintaining flexibility amid high valuations.
US Elections Outcome
59%
of firms anticipate at least some positive impact from the US election, reflecting expectations of change in the political landscape.
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Top Take-aways From Our Private Equity Report
Market Resilience
Exit Strategy Evolution
Tech-Driven Decisions
Fundraising Trends
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Key Highlights of Our Private Equity Report
Leading firms adopting technology and sharpening focus on emerging markets
The rapid rise of AI and ML in deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management.
Firms embracing alternative exit strategies to navigate unpredictable market conditions.
Who Is This Private Equity Report For?
GPs
Fund managers at single / multifamily offices
Institutional LPs
Consultants & analysts
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ABOUT SG Analytics
Empowering Private Equity With Data-Driven Insights
At SG Analytics, we specialize in providing comprehensive research & analytics, market intelligence, and actionable investment insights to private equity firms. Our expertise in investment and macro analysis, AI integration, and data management helps clients navigate complex investment landscapes and make data-driven, high-conviction decisions.
With a presence across key global markets, we offer customized solutions that support deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio management, and exit strategy optimization. From identifying growth opportunities to mitigating risks, we enable firms to unlock value and achieve long-term success.
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