Category Archives: Private Equity
Surge in Advisor Adoption of Liquid Alts Spotlights Mainstreaming Trend
(HedgeCo.Net) Advisory adoption of liquid alternative strategies is gaining momentum, as more financial professionals incorporate these vehicles into client portfolios. A recent report by MCapitalMgt.com highlights what it describes as a “surge” in advisor usage of liquid alts amid the […]
Private Markets in 401(k)s: A Quiet Revolution in Retirement Portfolios
(HedgeCo.Net) A seismic shift is underway in how Americans save for retirement. Traditionally, 401(k) plans have steered clear of the illiquid, opaque world of private markets. Now, major institutional investment managers are pushing to include private equity, private credit, real […]
Portfolio Mix Rebalancing: Alternatives Move to the Core of Asset Allocation
(HedgeCo.Net) The classic stock?bond mix (often 60/40 or 70/30) is under scrutiny. Rising market volatility, inflation concerns, and changes in interest?rate expectations are pushing investors to rethink what “core” in a portfolio really means. Increasingly, alternative investments (private equity, real […]
Point72 Deploys Hedge Capital into AI Health, Leading $65M Round
Steve Cohen’s Point72 arm is showing how hedge funds are increasingly crossing into direct investment territory. Late yesterday, Point72 Private Investments led a $65 million Series B round into Heidi, an AI-powered health startup. The infusion not only strengthens Heidi’s […]
Hughes & Company Seals $260 Million Fund II, Eyeing Healthcare Disruption
Chicago-based Hughes & Company is popping the champagne after closing its second private equity fund at $260 million, blowing past initial goals in a competitive landscape. Specializing in healthcare services and tech, the firm plans to deploy this war chest […]
Arctos Partners Scores Big with Launch of Sports-Focused Capital Platform
Private equity powerhouse Arctos Partners is stepping up to the plate with Arctos Capital Markets, a groundbreaking platform dedicated to sports team ownership and equity deals. Announced today, this venture aims to bridge investors with lucrative opportunities in professional leagues, […]
Gemspring Capital Hits $1.1 Billion Milestone with New Growth Fund Close
Westport’s Gemspring Capital is celebrating a major win today, sealing its second Growth Solutions Fund at a hefty $1.1 billion—surpassing targets and signaling robust investor confidence in mid-market plays. With $5 billion now under management, the private equity firm is […]
Cerebras Systems Bags $1.1 Billion in Fresh Funding, Delaying IPO Dreams
Just when the tech world thought Cerebras Systems was headed for the stock market, the AI chipmaker pulls off a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion private funding round. A year after filing for an IPO, the Nvidia challenger is staying private longer, […]