PE firms typically operate on a relatively predictable cycle: acquire, optimize, and exit within 3-5 years. This timeline is often driven by fund lifecycle constraints, portfolio maturity, and LP cash return expectations. However, in today’s challenging exit environment, GPs face a tough choice. Should they hold onto an outperforming asset? In this session our experts will discuss how and why private equity firms are increasingly looking to continuation funds, secondary funds and NAV loans to achieve the best return outcomes possible.