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An Introduction to Private Equity Second...

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Technical Note

An Introduction to Private Equity Secondaries

Loutskina, Elena; LoMonaco, Nick

F-2123 | Published October 20, 2025 | 16 Pages Technical Note

Collection: Darden School of Business

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This technical note introduces readers to two types of secondary market transactions in the private equity space: limited-partner-led (LP-led) secondaries and general-partner-led (GP-led) secondaries. It explains the process of creating a continuation vehicle, outlines the key stakeholders involved, and highlights potential conflicts of interest among them. Finally, it describes the dynamic of the secondary market and the largest players in the space.

This technical note can be used to support any class that aims to explore private equity secondary transactions.