Ardian’s landmark $30 billion raise for its secondaries fund in January 2025 marked a defining moment for private markets. It became the largest secondaries fundraise in history. The scale of...

Private credit has solidified its role as a dominant investment strategy, second only to private equity (PE). In 2024 alone, global private debt fundraising reached $197.1 billion, surpassing venture capital...

The global private market fundraising landscape in 2024 saw a significant decline, with total capital raised dropping by 19.1% YoY to $1.14 trillion, as per PitchBook. The sharp downturn in...

AI’s rapid rise comes with an overlooked consequence—an energy crunch. As data centers drive unprecedented electricity demand and Washington clears the way for fossil fuel expansion, natural gas is emerging...

From the revival of cryptocurrency markets to increased adoption of robotics, 2025 is set to redefine technology. These trends will transform industries, drive innovation, and pave the way for a more connected future.   Resurgence...

The US Venture Capital (VC) outlook for 2025 is stronger, driven by rising exits, IPO activity, and stabilized dealmaking. However, challenges like lower valuations and liquidity constraints persist, shaping a...

In a landscape dominated by AI headlines, Google's Quantum Chip Willow marked a technological breakthrough in 2024. It accomplished what supercomputers are incapable of by solving complex problems in minutes...

Trump’s planned tariffs seek to strengthen domestic manufacturing, increase federal revenue, and safeguard the US dollar's dominance. However, they risk raising household costs, straining relations with key trade partners, and...

The private credit market is rapidly transforming the lending landscape, offering customized financing that appeals to borrowers. As the syndicated loan market faces uncertainty and banks retreat from riskier deals,...

Portfolio monitoring is a systematic approach that allows private equity firms to better understand portfolio companies' financial and operational health. This enables them to anticipate future problems, identify trends, and...