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HarbourVest Global Private Equity Status Update summary

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Status Update summary15 Dec, 2025

Portfolio performance and shareholder returns

  • NAV per share rose to $57.60 by end-October, a 10.3% gain over 12 months, nearing the 10-year CAGR of 13%.

  • In sterling, NAV per share grew 8.2% over the same period, reflecting currency effects.

  • Share price return surged 36.5% in 12 months, narrowing the discount to NAV from 45% to 28%.

  • Over 10 years, share price total return reached 260%, ranking just outside the top 10% of investment companies.

  • Distribution pool contributions reached $228 million by October, close to the upper end of the $150–$250 million target for 2024–2025.

Key market outlook and macro trends

  • Global growth forecasts for 2025 have been revised downward, with the IMF projecting slower GDP growth across the US, Euro Area, and Developing Asia compared to previous years.

  • Public markets have shown resilience and recovery in 2025, with major indices like the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Nikkei posting strong year-to-date gains despite volatility.

  • Inflation, interest rates, de-globalization, tariffs, and supply chain issues remain central macroeconomic themes, alongside rising geopolitical tensions and the growing influence of artificial intelligence.

  • AI is seen as a cross-asset class driver, with U.S. and China leading global investment and innovation.

  • Global GDP growth is expected above 3%, led by Asia and the U.S.; public markets performed well, with China rebounding strongly.

Private equity and capital markets update

  • IPO and syndicated loan markets have rebounded, with 2025 IPO volumes surpassing 2024 levels and syndicated loan growth accelerating at a 14% CAGR.

  • Notable private equity-backed IPOs in 2025 include CW CoreWeave, Figma, Klarna, and Verisure, with several achieving significant market cap increases post-listing.

  • Private credit now finances 75–80% of leveraged buyouts, with syndicated loans making a comeback and increasing market liquidity.

  • Global private equity activity shows robust fundraising, investing, and exit volumes, with North America leading but Europe and Asia also contributing meaningfully.

  • Private markets bottomed in mid-2024, with investment and exit activity rebounding to all-time highs (excluding 2021).

What's driving record-breaking PE buyouts?
How does HV decide to sell or roll in GP-leds?
Impact of semi-liquid funds on PE fundraising?
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arbourVest Global Private Equity Ltd (HVPE) is a Guernsey-based investment company focused on offering investors access to private company investments. It operates by investing exclusively in funds managed by HarbourVest Partners, an independent global private markets asset manager with more than four decades of experience. HVPE provides a gateway for investors to engage with a diversified portfolio of private equity investments, alongside other private market assets when opportunities arise. The company's investment strategy is executed primarily through investment funds managed by HarbourVest, including primary, secondary, and direct funds, covering various sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer, financial services, and more. The company is headquartered in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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