Private Equity Zombies Expected to Multiply as Deal Lull Drags

Private equity fund investors expect more zombie funds to appear in portfolios as dealmaking remains muted, according to a Coller Capital survey. The message points to ongoing stress in private markets, with weak exit activity and capital lockups likely persisting. The article is more indicative of sentiment and positioning than an immediate market-moving catalyst.

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Private equity fund investors expect more zombie funds to appear in portfolios as dealmaking remains muted, according to a Coller Capital survey. The message points to ongoing stress in private markets, with weak exit activity and capital lockups likely persisting. The article is more indicative of sentiment and positioning than an immediate market-moving catalyst.