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Recent data show a significant contraction in the private equity market. The value of buyout investments has reached $438 billion, down 37% on 2022 and 60% on 2021. In addition, the number of funds closed decreased by 38% compared to 2022 and by 55% compared to 2021.
Rising interest rates between spring 2022 and summer 2023 have made borrowing more expensive, impacting private equity prices. Funds must now adapt to an environment where money once again has a cost.
Despite the recent slowdown, the unlisted asset market has experienced spectacular growth over the past decade. By 2023, the market represented $13,100 billion in assets, a significant increase on the post-financial crisis period of 2009.
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The number of listed companies in Europe and the USA fell by 23% between 2010 and 2020, while the number of companies financed by private equity rose by 74%. This change underscores the growing importance of private equity in financing companies with high growth potential.
Private equity is not limited to buyout funds. In 2023, buyout funds accounted for only 30%** of private assets, while venture capital accounted for 21%**. The remainder was split between development capital, private debt, real estate and infrastructure.
In 2023, $1,200 billion was raised on the global private equity market. Although this represents a drop of 30% on the 2021 record, it is comparable to the 2017 level. Buyout funds have almost returned to record levels, with $448 billion raised.
North American funds dominate the global market, accounting for 54% of private assets. In Europe, the market has shown resilience, with 420 billion euros of deals in 2023. In France, 328 billion euros were raised and 312 billion invested.
French players such as Ardian, with $1650 billion** in assets, and Antin Infrastructures Partners, with $30 billion**, play a major role on the world stage. The diversification of French clients towards individuals and family offices has also marked a significant evolution.
Private debt offers attractive opportunities for investors. With the prospect of lower interest rates in Europe, investors can consider direct lending, which offers annual yields of 9 to 10% with controlled risk. Mezzanine debt funds, although riskier, offer IRRs of 13 to 14%. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing in unlisted companies is risky.
Investors can diversify their strategies by opting for sponsored or sponsorless debt, each with its own advantages. The former allows for efficient implementation with a slightly lower yield, while the latter offers higher performance potential.
The year 2024 could see further diversification of unlisted investments, particularly towards private debt. Investors should exploit the diversity of private assets to optimize their portfolios and take advantage of the opportunities offered by private equity.
Read Estelle Dolla's full opinion piece on Profession CGP.
Sources : - Dealogic 2023 - McKinsey study based on Preqin 2022 figures - Pantheon study 2021 - Pitchbook 2024 - France Invest 2024
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