Private wealth investors currently allocate just 3-5% to alternatives compared to 20-50% for institutions, representing a massive untapped opportunity that could reshape the entire asset management industry over the next decade. Peter Aliprantis, Partner and Head of Private Wealth Americas at EQT, argues that evergreen structures and improved investor education will drive this transformation.

Alan Waxman warns that the financial system faces significant overlooked risks from AI's productivity transition, citing insufficient discussion about job displacement and economic rebalancing as artificial intelligence reshapes entire industries.

Blackstone reported outstanding Q2 2025 results with distributable earnings of $1.6 billion ($1.21/share), up 25% year-over-year, while fee-related earnings surged 31% to $1.5 billion. Assets under management hit a record $1.2 trillion, up 13% YoY, driven by $52 billion in quarterly inflows and strong performance across private credit, infrastructure, and private wealth platforms despite a muted realization environment.

The venture capital ecosystem is grappling with fundamental questions about optimal fund sizing as emerging managers weigh the benefits of scaling operations against maintaining focused specialization strategies. The entire Screendoor team—Lisa Cawley, Layne Johnson, and Jamie Rhode—joined the Superclusters podcast to address critical questions from three emerging GPs about LP motivations, venture transparency, and scaling decisions.

Private markets needs data standards as assets hit $13T - new S&P, Cambridge, Mercer partnership aims to solve fragmentation.

Private credit faces adjustment period as spread compression challenges returns despite ongoing capital inflows.

GoDocs and AVANA CUSO partner to streamline loan processes, reducing legal fees by 75% and improving operational efficiency.

USG Water Solutions completes strategic refinancing to strengthen its financial position and expand services to water municipalities nationwide.

Pasadena Private Lending reaches $300M loan milestone, showcasing commitment to entrepreneurial growth and long-term partnerships.

Mechanix Wear, backed by Gryphon Investors, acquires Kinco, a 50-year-old family-owned glove maker, to expand product portfolio.

Argosy Private Equity's portfolio company Diverse Logistics acquires Massiano Logistics, expanding its final mile delivery network.

Black Soldier Fly market projected to grow from $0.44B to $5.60B by 2035, driven by sustainable protein demand and waste management needs.

ScaleOps, led by Andrew Ukpabi, transforms ecommerce brands into cash-flowing machines and flippable assets with enterprise-grade valuations.

Rosenberg & Parker, the world's largest surety-only broker, opens a new office in London, expanding its global presence.

Profound secures $20M Series A to expand its AI visibility platform, helping brands control their presence in AI-powered search results.

PACT Capital Partners makes minority investment in Accel-KKR to support growth and increase capital commitments to current strategies.

5,000-acre West Texas site offers 500 MW behind-the-meter power by 2026, positioning Texas as a global AI data center hub.

Clearlake Capital adds four senior executives to bolster its investment and O.P.S.® teams, expanding its global presence.

EQT announces EUR 23 billion target for EQT XI fund, continuing its investment strategy in line with predecessor fund EQT X.

BlackRock executives presented their comprehensive private markets expansion strategy at their 2025 Investor Day, outlining how the world's largest asset manager plans to double its operating income by 2030 through aggressive growth in private credit, infrastructure, and technology platforms.