Adams Street Partners has released its 2025 Global Investor Survey, which indicates a positive outlook among institutional investors and financial advisors regarding private markets. Following a period marked by slow exit activity and fundraising, there is an expectation for recovery fueled by pent-up demand and changing macroeconomic conditions.

The survey reveals that nearly half of the respondents view technology and healthcare as the most promising sectors for private market investments. Notably, AI-driven innovations are seen as pivotal in enhancing capital flows and productivity.

Private markets are demonstrating resilience, with 85 percent of limited partners (LPs) anticipating higher returns compared to public markets over the next decade. Significant trends include a projected 25 percent increase in private equity and venture capital deals, alongside AI startups attracting a substantial $131.5 billion in investments. However, concerns regarding geopolitical tensions are also rising among investors.

Additionally, there is a growing interest in secondary markets and private credit strategies for capital deployment. Should liquidity conditions improve, private markets could potentially exceed $20 trillion in assets under management by 2030, a significant increase from the current $13 trillion.