As private equity firms enter 2025, traditional deal-sourcing methods are no longer enough. The SPS 2025 Private Equity Harvest Report reveals critical insights into portfolio holding trends, evolving exit strategies, and shifting buyer-seller dynamics, helping firms refine their sourcing approach in a rapidly changing market.

“With a record supply of PE assets primed for exit, there’s no shortage of opportunity. Whether you’re a sponsor, strategic, lender, or advisor, viable deals are out there—if you know where to look.” — Brenden Gobell, Managing Director

The backlog of 7,400+ PE-backed companies still held from 2014-2021 acquisitions underscores the growing importance of strategic deal sourcing. With holding periods extending and sponsors re-evaluating exit strategies, firms that can identify high-quality, actionable assets will be best positioned to capitalize on this evolving market.

In today’s crowded deal-making landscape, private equity firms can’t afford to waste time chasing the wrong opportunities. To stay ahead, they need to pinpoint the most active intermediaries driving deals in their target markets.

The 2024 SPS Advisor League Tables are now available, providing the insights needed to sharpen deal sourcing strategies and build high-value relationships.