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AI Poised to Transform Private Markets Investment Strategies
AI will transform private markets like Bloomberg did bonds—operational efficiency today, new investment strategies tomorrow.
Aug 312 min read


Yale Private Markets Investment Chief Warns of Permanent Return Decline
The private equity and venture capital industry faces a fundamental reckoning as the strategies that generated extraordinary returns over the past four decades become increasingly difficult to replicate, according to Tim Sullivan, who recently retired after overseeing Yale University's private market portfolios for 39 years. Sullivan warns that institutions must dramatically lower their return expectations as the industry has become overcrowded, overfunded, and efficiently pr
Jul 194 min read


Private Markets Need Tech Overhaul for Mainstream Push
Cesar Estrada, private markets head at Arcesium and former State Street executive who managed $1 trillion in assets, warns that alternative asset managers face a critical technology bottleneck as they diversify beyond traditional strategies. Speaking on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast, Estrada argues that firms expanding into evergreen funds, wealth management, and asset-based finance are hitting operational walls that threaten growth.
May 313 min read


Private Markets Reshape Wealth Management Landscape
Karl Heckenberg, President of Constellation Wealth Capital, discusses how private markets have become a critical differentiator for wealth management firms on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast. With his firm having closed a $1 billion fund dedicated to independent wealth managers, Heckenberg highlights how the most successful RIAs are leveraging alternative investments to compete with wirehouses.
May 112 min read


The Planet Group Unifies Its Staffing Brands Under One Name
The Planet Group consolidates its staffing brands to streamline services and enhance client experience across multiple industries.
Apr 301 min read


Modern PE COO Drives Value Through Data Integration
Federated Hermes' COO highlights data-driven PE strategy to weather fundraising challenges amid evolving investor demands for customization
Mar 292 min read


Insignia Capital Group Welcomes Back Tiffany Obenchain as Partner
Insignia Capital Group welcomes back Tiffany Obenchain as Partner, bringing 18+ years of investing experience to the private equity firm.
Jan 81 min read


Argosy Private Equity Acquires Mr. Splash Car Wash, Expanding Midwest Presence
Argosy Private Equity acquires Mr. Splash Car Wash, aiming to expand Midwest presence and drive growth through strategic improvements.
Jan 82 min read


PwC Outlook | Private Equity Dealmaking Poised for 2025 Comeback
After a subdued 2024, private equity firms are positioning for a significant uptick in dealmaking activity in 2025.
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Partners Group Outlook | Private Markets Face Historic Shift as "Brave New World" Emerges
Partners Group's 2025 outlook reveals a fundamental shift in private markets, where rising rates and volatility are forcing investors to aba
Dec 30, 20241 min read


HarbourVest Outlook | Private Markets Poised for Growth as Headwinds Ease in 2025
The private markets landscape is showing clear signs of recovery, with global private equity investment activity reaching $1.3 t
Dec 28, 20242 min read
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