What is the typical investment timeline for private market investments?

Private market investments typically have longer investment timelines compared to public market investments. Private equity funds, for example, typically have a fund life of 10 to 12 years. During this period, the private equity firm invests in companies, works to improve their performance, and then exits the investments by selling the companies or taking them public. Other private market investments, such as real estate and infrastructure, can also have long investment horizons. These investments typically require a longterm commitment of capital and patience from investors.