Private markets Mergers & Acquisitions: A strategic imperative for fund managers

Today’s private capital fund management landscape is undergoing significant consolidation as both traditional and private market alternative firms adapt to evolving market demands. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity is accelerating as asset managers respond to shifting pressures including succession planning, liquidity constraints, evolving regulations, and the need to drive strategic growth.

This publication details the M&A drivers of industry consolidation and presents a phased transaction process, from planning and due diligence to negotiation and post-deal integration, to ensure successful outcomes. It explores the motivations of both buyers and sellers, emphasising the importance of talent management, stakeholder alignment, and synergy realisation for long-term value creation.