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Investors believe uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies could postpone a thaw in exit markets, compounding existing fundraising challenges.

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Maple Park Capital Partners Fund I, opened in January, raised $125m against a $250m target in a first closing held in March, sources told Buyouts.

As traditional exits remain sluggish this year, GPs are getting creative in finding ways to deliver liquidity to limited partners in older funds.

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Muted appetites have led to steep discounts, leaving some listed private equity trusts vulnerable to shareholder activism and an incoming tide of potential competitors.

Despite the uncertain landscape, ILPA’s senior leadership insists that its members are sticking to their current portfolios and taking a long-term outlook on the volatility.

The median MOIC for continuation funds slightly outperforms that of buyouts, in line with findings presented early last year including a larger data set, according to a report.

Blackstone raised $11bn through the wealth channel in Q1 2025, up nearly 40% year-over-year to the highest level in nearly three years.

A settlement in the case of House vs NCAA, which would allow schools to pay student athletes directly, is setting the stage for private equity dollars.