Secondaries
42 stories covering secondaries — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Ensemble Continuation Fund LLC Files SEC Document for Series Saronic III
Ensemble Continuation Fund LLC - Series Saronic III filed a SEC EDGAR document on April 13, 2026, including Item 3C related to Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act.
Dawson Partners to Launch New Flagship Credit Fund After $7.7bn Close
Toronto-based private credit manager Dawson Partners prepares a new flagship fund mid-year, following the $7.7bn close of its predecessor, according to Private Equity Wire.
Mercer Raises $3.8 Billion for Latest Private Markets Fund
Mercer, part of Marsh & McLennan Cos, has closed its Private Investment Partners VIII fund at over $3.8 billion, attracting diverse global investors for multi-asset private markets exposure.
Mercer Raises $3.8 Billion for Private Investment Partners VIII Fund
Mercer has secured over $3.8 billion for its latest private markets fund, attracting commitments from global institutional investors amid strong demand for diversified strategies.
Mercer Raises $3.8bn for Latest Private Markets Fund
Mercer, part of Marsh & McLennan Cos, has raised over $3.8 billion for its eighth private investment fund, attracting commitments from global institutional investors.
Orchard Co-Founder Predicts Fourfold Growth in Continuation Vehicle Market
Scott Pasquini of Orchard expects the continuation vehicle market to expand up to four times amid GPs' efforts to bypass closed-end fund timelines, per Buyouts Insider.
Orchard Co-Founder Sees Fourfold Growth in Continuation Vehicle Market
Scott Pasquini predicts the continuation vehicle market could expand four times its current size as GPs seek to escape closed-end fund timelines.
Private Equity Fundraising Reaches $152 Billion in Q1 2026
Private equity funds raised $152 billion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 14% increase from the previous year, according to PEI Group data.
Netley Capital Increases Deployable Capital to $825 Million
Netley Capital expands its tertiaries franchise by securing additional capital, reflecting growing investor demand in the secondary market.
Netley Capital Secures Additional Capital for Tertiaries Franchise
Netley Capital has increased its deployable capital to $825m from $315m since September 2025 launch, amid rising investor demand for secondary market solutions.
Democratisation and Secondaries Pressure Private Equity Infrastructure
Private equity exits and dealmaking lag M&A activity, straining secondaries amid democratisation and AI adoption, according to Private Equity Wire.
Private Equity Secondaries Face Infrastructure Pressure Amid Lagging Deals
Private equity exits and dealmaking lag wider M&A activity, increasing pressure on secondary market infrastructure as democratisation expands investor access.
Healthcare-Focused PE Firm Linden Considers Secondaries Strategy
Chicago-based private equity firm Linden is exploring a secondaries strategy as more buyout firms enter this market, according to recent reports.
Linden PE Firm Mulls Secondaries Strategy in Healthcare
Chicago-based healthcare-focused PE firm Linden is considering entering the secondaries market, joining other buyout firms.
Lead Edge's Seventh Fund to Explore Secondaries Strategies Amid AI Shifts
Growth investor Lead Edge plans for its seventh fund to invest in various secondaries strategies, as reported in a recent article.
Lead Edge's Seventh Fund to Tap Secondaries Amid AI Shifts
Growth investor Lead Edge's seventh fund may invest in various secondaries strategies as AI influences the market, according to a recent report.
Carlyle's Deal Advances Structured Solutions for GPs
A live deal by Carlyle is elevating structured solutions in fundraising and liquidity for general partners, according to a Buyouts Insider report.
Carlyle's Live Deal Advances Structured Solutions for Fundraising
A Carlyle deal is taking structured solutions to a new level for general partners' fundraising and liquidity paths, as reported by Buyouts Insider.
Family Offices Concerned Over Rise of Zombie Funds
Stonehage Fleming and GreenBear Group advocate for quick wind-up of aging funds to avoid valuation issues, as per Buyouts Insider.
Family Offices Outline Concerns Over Rise of Zombie Funds
Stonehage Fleming and GreenBear Group express worries about aging funds, urging quick wind-ups to avoid valuation issues, according to Buyouts Insider.
University of California Sells $3bn LP Portfolio in Secondaries Market
The University of California is seeking to sell its $3bn LP portfolio in the secondaries market, marking another instance of liquidity pursuit.
University of California Shops $3bn LP Portfolio for Sale
The University of California is seeking to sell a $3bn limited partner portfolio, marking another entry into the secondaries market.
University of California Shops $3bn LP Portfolio in Major Sale
The University of California is selling a $3 billion limited partner portfolio in the secondaries market, marking its latest effort to seek liquidity.
Private Equity Wire Releases Report on Secondaries in 2026
Private Equity Wire and SS&C produce a report exploring secondaries as a tool for liquidity control in private markets, according to their March 2026 publication.
Private Equity Wire's Report on Secondaries in 2026
A report by Private Equity Wire and SS&C explores secondaries as a tool for liquidity control in private markets, set for March 2026.
TPG Hires Senior Executive to Re-establish Japan PE Presence
TPG is expanding its operations in Japan through a senior hire aimed at re-establishing its private equity presence, including TPG NewQuest's first Japan-based secondaries executive.
TPG Makes Senior Hire to Re-establish Japan PE Presence
TPG is expanding its operations in Japan through a senior hire as part of a broader multi-asset strategy, according to Buyouts Insider.
TPG Seeks to Re-establish Japan PE Presence with Senior Hire
TPG is hiring a senior executive to re-enter Japan's private equity market as part of a broader multi-asset expansion strategy.
HighVista Appoints Head for Private Equity Secondaries Strategy
HighVista Strategies hires Raudel Yanez as managing director to lead its GP-led secondaries efforts in the lower mid-market.
HighVista Appoints Raudel Yanez as Head of Private Equity Secondaries
HighVista Strategies hires Raudel Yanez to lead its GP-led secondaries strategy focused on the lower mid-market, expanding its private equity platform.
Connor Group Files SEC Document for Continuation Debt Fund XVII-Q
Connor Group Continuation Debt Fund XVII-Q, LLC submitted a filing to the SEC on March 17, 2026, as recorded in official documents.
CalPERS Shows Near-Term Outperformance in Private Equity Amid Strategy Shifts
The California pension fund with $613bn assets demonstrates near-term PE outperformance due to emphasis on venture, growth, co-investment, and secondaries.
CalPERS Shows Near-Term Outperformance in Private Equity
California's largest pension fund with $613 billion assets reports improved near-term performance in private equity due to shifts toward venture, growth, co-investment, and secondaries.
ICG Appoints Luke Schlafly as Global Head of Insurance Client Solutions
Global asset manager ICG has named Luke Schlafly to lead its insurance efforts within the Client Solutions Group, according to Private Equity Wire.
D - Direct Lending Continuation Fund I SLP Files Under Investment Company Act Section 3(c)(7)
D - Direct Lending Continuation Fund I SLP filed a notice on March 13, 2026, citing Section 3(c)(7) of the Investment Company Act, according to SEC EDGAR.
Charlesbank to Invest in Overbay Capital Partners' Growth
Charlesbank is investing in the expansion of Toronto-based secondaries firm Overbay Capital Partners, according to PE Hub.
Charlesbank to Acquire Stake in Overbay Capital
US buyout firm Charlesbank Capital Partners agrees to acquire a stake in Canadian secondaries manager Overbay Capital, valuing it at about CAD200m.
StepStone's Matt Roche on DPI as IRR in LP Sales
Matthew Roche of StepStone Group discusses how structures in LP sales help address slow exits in private equity amid tough market conditions.
StepStone's Matt Roche on DPI as IRR in Private Equity Challenges
Matthew Roche of StepStone Group states that tough conditions in private equity have led to DPI being equivalent to IRR today.
Lindsay Goldberg Plans Build-Out of CV Investment Strategy
Private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg is expanding into the secondaries market as part of its CV investment strategy, according to a report from Buyouts Insider.
Carlyle Plans $50B PE Fundraise in Three-Year 'Supercycle' Through 2028
The mega-manager's ambitious fundraising targets signal broader capital market trends that could impact LP allocation decisions for emerging funds.
William Blair Warns LPs Prioritizing Liquidity Over Distribution Promises
Private equity secondaries specialist Jake Stuiver says institutional investors are moving to secondaries markets rather than waiting for GP distributions.
