NYPPEX: Distributions from Private Equity to Remain at Historical Lows in the 2nd half of 2025  

MIAMI, June 25, 2025NYPPEX, a leader in secondary market risk consulting services, announced its 2025 Midyear Outlook for Distributions from Private Capital Funds Worldwide.

Highlights from the NYPPEX report include:

  • Distributions are Projected to Remain at Historical Lows of 9% of NAV.
  • This compares to record distributions of 31% of NAV in 2021 and the historical annual average of 23% from 2015 to 2020.   
  • Capital Calls May Again Exceed Distributions, Causing Negative Cash Flow to Investors
  • Low Distributions are Driving Secondary Transaction Volume Growth
  • More Secondary Market Liquidity is Needed for Investors

 

“High interest rates are discouraging debt financing for acquisitions” according to NYPPEX. “General partners are forgoing sales of investments and extending holding periods in hopes of better market conditions ahead.”

“This may be a good time to think about allocations to alternative fund strategies.”

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Disclaimer

The information set forth in this commentary is estimated and contains forward-looking statements that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ. The information may change without notice. NYPPEX is not a broker-dealer, and the commentary is not a research report. The information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Nothing in this commentary is a solicitation of securities which may only be done through a private placement memorandum and in jurisdictions where permissible. Data contained herein is estimated and obtained from what NYPPEX considers to be reliable sources; however, it is incomplete, and projections may change without further notice.