S&P Global Market Intelligence's 2025 Private Markets Playbook reveals private equity and venture capital partners expect improved deal activity and fundraising this year, with megadeals reaching a three-year high in 2024 and AI investments surging 70% year-over-year to $83 billion. Lower interest rates are expected to unlock further deal activity as the valuation gap narrows between buyers and sellers. Venture capitalists have tripled their investments in late-stage AI compa

Despite a slowdown in private markets over the past three years, Schroders Capital's Q2 2025 outlook suggests valuations and yields are now attractive, though significant risks remain from US policy changes affecting trade, immigration, and ESG priorities.

McKinsey's latest research reveals Europe needs a massive €800 billion in annual investments by 2030 to close its widening competitiveness gap with the United States, with private capital poised to provide at least €100 billion more annually than current levels to make this transformation possible.

European PE adapts to geopolitical tensions with smaller deals while fundraising stays robust, especially in middle-market and growth segments. RetryClaude does not have internet access. Links provided may not be accurate or up to date.Claude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

With AI capturing 20% of all venture deals and mega-rounds surging, 2025's VC market shows unprecedented capital concentration despite fewer deals. RetryClaude does not have internet access. Links provided may not be accurate or up to date.Claude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

President Trump's America First Trade Policy and Fair and Reciprocal Plan could impose significant new tariffs beginning April 2, with China

Private equity optimism rises for 2025 despite valuation concerns and macroeconomic caution.

Private equity firms are pivoting from large platform acquisitions to strategic add-on deals and operational improvements as the market prep

Private equity investment in fossil fuel companies surged 131% year-over-year to $15.31 billion in 2024, with momentum accelerating in the l

Mid-market infrastructure investments offer compelling opportunities amid AI-driven power demand and energy transition challenges

Private markets signal recovery with improved bank lending, record secondaries activity, and AI investment dominance reshaping the landscape

What's New According to iCapital's Alternatives Decoded Q1 2025 report, private wealth clients significantly increased allocations to...

Commercial real estate recovering from 2023 correction with transaction volumes increasing, while private credit helps fill bank void.

Infrastructure assets provide steady income and inflation protection as digital transformation and energy transition drive investment demand

Private equity delivers 14.6% 10-year returns by accessing innovation unavailable in public markets, attracting massive wealth investment.

Private credit offers compelling 10.7% yields with lower volatility than public fixed income as banks retreat from lending markets

iCapital's comprehensive Q1 2025 Alternatives Decoded report showcases the growing opportunity for wealth advisors to diversify portfolios

PE firms winning the AI race are building systematic capabilities to help portfolio companies apply generative tools to strategic priorities

Private equity's era of "riding the wave" is over. Structural changes demand strategic focus to navigate compressed margins

Private credit thrives as low rates, banking regulation, and improved funding costs drive explosive growth.