The Continuation Fund Boom: Why It’s Not Just a Buzzword
Professionals analyze continuation fund trends and private equity exit options. The continuation fund boom is real because private equity managers , investors, and secondary buyers are using these vehicles to solve a hard liquidity problem at scale. Record secondary market volume, rising general partner-led deal activity, and broader use across asset classes show that continuation funds have moved from niche workaround to regular exit tool. If you invest in private markets, advise allocators, manage fund exposure, or follow private equity exits, you can’t treat continuation funds as jargon anymore. You need to understand how they work, why they’re growing, where the risks sit, and what separates a fair transaction from a weak one dressed up as innovation. What Is A Continuation Fund In Private Equity? A continuation fund is a new private fund that buys one or more assets from an older private fund, usually with the same general partner managing the asset after the transfer. ...