Secondary transactions

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Secondary Transactions

Anglo-Suisse Capital advises on secondary placements, private asset transfers, fund interests and unicorn secondaries where discretion, process control and pricing discipline are essential.

$6bn+ in secondary transactions advised Illiquid private market solutions Discreet process execution
Transaction types

Liquidity solutions across a range of private assets.

Fund interests

Advice on the sale of private equity and hedge fund positions where valuation, buyer quality and confidentiality are central.

Direct private holdings

Execution support for private company stakes, strategic minority positions and bespoke private asset transfers.

Unicorn secondaries

Support for pre-IPO and late-stage private company liquidity events, including controlled buyer contact and structured process design.

Discreet placements

Targeted processes for sellers who need market-tested pricing without broad exposure or reputational noise.

Execution approach

A controlled process designed to maximise realised value.

  • Proprietary auction-based process refined over more than a decade.
  • Careful buyer selection to preserve confidentiality and momentum.
  • Structured negotiation support to optimise price and certainty.
  • Experience across private equity, hedge funds, direct positions and growth-company secondaries.
FAQs

Common questions about secondary transactions.

What is a secondary placement?

A secondary placement is the sale or transfer of an existing private asset or fund interest to another buyer, typically through a controlled process designed to preserve confidentiality and optimise value.

What are unicorn secondaries?

Unicorn secondaries are liquidity transactions involving shares in late-stage private companies, often before an IPO, where pricing discipline and discreet buyer selection are essential.

Why is discretion important in secondary transactions?

Discretion helps protect market perception, preserve momentum and maintain pricing leverage while a seller evaluates bids and transfer options.