Contrary to the notion of a bleak fundraising environment, data from 2023 indicates a nuanced scenario, marking it as the seventh-largest fundraising year historically. Â
Moreover, nearly 75 percent of respondents in Hamilton Lane’s Private Wealth Survey intend to increase their allocations from the previous year, suggesting a more optimistic fundraising outlook than commonly perceived.   Â
The overview also refutes the negative perception of GP-led secondaries, particularly single-asset deals, by comparing them with co-investments using a buyout index. Â
Findings reveal that while returns between the two are comparable, single-asset GP-led secondaries exhibit a much tighter return band and significantly lower loss ratios, indicating a different risk profile.  Â
Addressing concerns about sustainable investments, the report highlights a shift in performance trends. While sustainable investments lagged traditional investments in the past, the last five to six years have seen a meaningful reversal, with sustainable investments now showing strong performance, debunking the myth that a focus on sustainability compromises returns.  Â
