Deal activity has been significantly impacted across private markets by the new normal of higher rates. Private equity activity is heading for a -40% decline in value in 2023, and it’s even more dramatic with venture capital, where deal values fell by as much as -60%. “Getting Deals Done” again is clearly becoming the industry’s top-of-mind challenge in 2024, as LPs want to see their capital put to work.
Will private equity keep up its reputation as exceptional dealmakers? How will the industry address its financing headwinds? Where and how will top dealmakers source lucrative deals next year? Will PE firms explore new exit options, as LPs are pressing for DPI? How will the asset class innovate regarding deal structuring, portfolio management, and value creation? For its 10th edition, IPEM is getting private markets back to basics again and celebrating its amazing ability to get deals done. See you there!