Sponsor Activity Barometer

The Goldman Sachs Sponsor Activity Barometer shows a broad-based improvement in private market conditions, reaching its highest level in 2026 driven by strong exit activity and stable financing conditions.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Sponsor activity indicators reached their highest levels of 2026 in April and early May, rebounding from a yearly low in late March.
• 2.Exit activity, particularly IPO volumes in Europe and announced sponsor-led exits globally, was the primary driver of the barometer's improvement in April.
• 3.Financing conditions remain stable with notable recent strength in leveraged loan issuance in both the US and Europe.

Table of Contents

• Sponsor Activity Barometer
• Heatmap - Sponsor Activity Barometer
• Barometer Methodology
• Disclosure Appendix

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