The private equity landscape in 2025 is undergoing a seismic shift as firms grapple with a confluence of macroeconomic headwinds and regulatory turbulence. Traditional mergers and acquisitions (M&A) exits, once the cornerstone of portfolio monetization, have faltered amid geopolitical tensions, divergent monetary policies, and heightened antitrust scrutiny. According to a report by The private equity landscape in 2025 is undergoing a seismic shift as firms grapple with a confluence of macroeconomic headwinds and regulatory turbulence. Traditional mergers and acquisitions (M&A) exits, once the cornerstone of portfolio monetization, have faltered amid geopolitical tensions, divergent monetary policies, and heightened antitrust scrutiny. According to a report by S&P Global, Q1 2025 marked the lowest level of private equity exits in two years, with trade wars and economic uncertainty stifling cross-border dealmaking [5]. This downturn has forced general partners (GPs) to recalibrate their strategies, prioritizing fund-level liquidity solutions over conventional exit pathways. READ MORE