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Guide to Thematic Investing

In finance, a theme is an investing style or strategy in which an investor seeks to profit from companies benefiting […]

Understanding Venture Fund Time Horizons

Venture funds typically aim to return capital to investors within 10 years, although disbursements can begin as early as year […]

Venture Funds Find Opportunities in Tough Market Conditions

Much has been said about the venture slowdown in 2022. Though every asset class has cooled, recent data shows that […]

Equity Crowdfunding vs. Venture Capital: What You Need to Know

Crowdfunding was popularized by platforms like GoFundMe and Kickstarter, which allow individual donors to make small donations towards a cause. […]

Why 84% of Executives Remain Bullish on Private Market Valuations

The last few years have seen unprecedented market volatility. 2020 saw the fastest stock market decline in history, followed by […]

Special Purpose Vehicles Are Even Riskier in a Downturn

At its peak, Enron’s shares were worth $90.75, falling to just 26 cents when it filed for bankruptcy. The scandal […]

Exploring Recession-Resistant Private Market Strategies

Much is said about “recession-proof” portfolios, but few investors left 2022 unscathed. Instead of being a rebound year, 2023 is […]

Private Markets, Not IPOs, Will Lead Exits in 2023

2021 saw a meteoric rise in the IPO market, with over 1,000 companies going public. That euphoria came to a […]

10 New Year’s Resolutions to Strengthen Your Portfolio

Despite the harsh macroeconomic environment, over 20 million people are set to become millionaires in the next few years. This […]

The Stock Market Punishes What Private Markets Reward

The median seed startup today is worth $12 million, reaching $802 million by the time it goes public. Three years […]

The 60/40 Portfolio Had Its Worst Year (So Far)

Since the 1950s, the portfolio strategy known as “60/40” has been a mainstay for many investors. The idea is to […]

The Rise of Micro VC

Mature and mega VC firms typically don’t place early-stage bets but instead focus on companies that have already achieved some […]

How Active Private Market Managers Deliver Alpha

Private markets have long outperformed public markets. Several arguments have been put forth to explain this outperformance. One common explanation […]

What the End of “Free Money” Signals for Public Markets

From 2008 to 2022, the world enjoyed an era of “free money.” Central banks around the globe kept interest rates […]

Will The Fed Be Forced to Capitulate in 2023?

2022 saw the fastest rate hike cycle in decades, bringing turmoil to public and private markets. On an absolute basis, […]

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