Many successful small and mid-sized companies are increasingly opting to remain private, driven by a combination of strategic, financial, and operational factors. Founders often prefer to retain control and avoid the scrutiny, regulatory burden, and short-term pressure that come with public listings. The once-standard pathway of going public early is fading as companies now wait … Continued
Evergreen funds, also known as open-ended, semi-liquid, or perpetual vehicles, are transforming the private market landscape by offering a more accessible, flexible alternative to traditional illiquid funds. These continuously reinvesting vehicles enable ongoing subscriptions and redemptions across a wide range of private market sectors including real estate, infrastructure, credit, and equity. Unlike conventional private equity … Continued
This is the first piece within the private market series that will explore the evolution happening within alternatives and the private market investment landscape. Over the past several years, private markets that were once dominated by large institutions have become increasingly accessible to high-net-worth individuals and smaller institutions. This shift marks a significant change in … Continued
It has been a tough couple of years for the hedge fund industry. The HFR Global Hedge Fund Index showed returns of -0.6% in 2014, -3.6% in 2015, and +0.8% through 8/31 of this year significantly underperforming the S&P 500 which returned +13.7%, +1.4%, and +7.8% during the same periods. This was not a case … Continued