Bank of America has established a dedicated Private Capital M&A Group to address growing demand for private equity exit solutions, according to Bloomberg sources. The new unit will operate across the firm's global platform, offering tailored strategies for buyout firms seeking to monetize portfolio companies amid a slowdown in traditional IPO and exit markets. Private equity firms are increasingly holding assets longer due to market volatility and limited public market windows delaying exits.

The group will provide diverse exit options including continuation funds, minority stake sales, and multi-asset structures, reflecting a shift away from traditional buyout models. 12,900 portfolio companies sit on private equity firms' balance sheets in the US alone, creating significant opportunity for BofA's advisory services. The initiative aims to increase BofA's share of sponsor-led dealmaking by offering integrated solutions across its advisory and capital markets businesses.