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Explore the latest private market insights and company updates.

Capitalizing on Falling M&A Valuations Amid High Cash Reserves

As we edge towards 2024, the global M&A landscape is revealing a promising scenario. Purchase price multiples, a critical factor […]
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Analyzing the AI Investment Boom

2023 is turning out to be a gold rush year for Artificial Intelligence investments. Up to half of this year’s […]
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US Debt Crisis Implications for Private Market Investors

The escalating U.S. debt crisis shrouds the economy in uncertainty. With the U.S. national debt soaring past $32 trillion as […]
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Private Market Investments Need a Digital Reinvention

The appeal of private market investments for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and accredited investors is clear. In fact, 75% of private […]
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The 2023 Recession Riddle: Decoding the Situation

Amidst the build-up to the 2023 recession, in 2022, the Fed hiked interest rates 7 times in a row in […]
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The High-Growth Potential of Venture Investments in AI

Relatively few businesses ever get VC funding, but this small group often evolves into industry giants. Just five VC-funded companies—Microsoft, […]
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The Power of Endogenous Growth in Private Market Investments

Private market investments provide unique opportunities for investors to directly impact the growth trajectory of their investments, potentially leading to […]
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How Game Theory Supports the Case for Alternative Investments

In recent years, private markets have attracted significant interest from investors seeking to diversify their portfolios and enhance their returns. […]
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Leveraging Information Asymmetry in Private Markets

Information asymmetry, the phenomenon where one party has more or better information than another, has long been a subject of […]
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Harnessing the $84 Trillion Wealth Transfer: The Rising Demand for Alternatives

An unprecedented transition of wealth is on the horizon. With the youngest of the 73 million baby boomers reaching 60 […]
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The Potential of Private Market Investments in Emerging Markets

The allure of emerging markets has long captivated investors with their rapid economic growth, relatively untapped resources, and booming middle […]
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Comparing Small-Cap Stocks and Private Equity: Returns and Volatility

In the relentless quest for high returns, some investors might be tempted by the potential of small-cap public stocks. Small-cap […]
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Regional Bank Loan Books: A Treasure Trove for Private Investors

The recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank have thrown a wrench into the gears […]
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Rising Private Wealth Around the World Fuels Private Markets

Private markets have grown by 170 percent ($4 trillion) in the past decade alone. They are now a bedrock asset […]
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Private Equity’s Resilience Amidst Banking Turmoil

The first quarter of 2023 was marked by significant challenges in the banking industry, with the collapse of major players […]
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