Category Archives: Alternative Asset Managers
Permanent Capital Hits $1.5 Trillion: The Structural Shift Redefining Alternative Investments:
(HedgeCo.Net) The alternative investment industry has entered a decisive new phase—one defined not by quarterly performance volatility or redemption cycles, but by permanence. The world’s largest alternative asset managers—Apollo Global Management, Ares Management, Blackstone, Carlyle Group, and KKR—collectively referred to as the “Big 5,” […]
Blackstone Hits Record $1.3 Trillion AUM:
(HedgeCo.Net) Blackstone has crossed a historic threshold. In its Q1 2026 earnings release, the world’s largest alternative asset manager reported assets under management (AUM) of $1.3 trillion, cementing its position at the apex of global private markets. The milestone is more than symbolic—it […]
Thoma Bravo’s $5.1B Medallia Wipeout:
(HedgeCo.Net) In what is rapidly becoming one of the most closely watched restructurings in private markets, Thoma Bravo is nearing an agreement to hand control of Medallia to its lenders—marking a $5.1 billion equity wipeout and a stark reminder of the risks embedded in […]
BlackRock Dominates “Fund Brand 50” Report:
ETF Explosion Signals a Structural Shift in Asset Management (HedgeCo.Net) BlackRock has once again solidified its position at the top of the global asset management hierarchy, ranking #1 in Broadridge’s 2026 U.S. Fund Brand 50 report for the second consecutive […]
Apollo and Realty Income Launch $1 Billion Retail Joint Venture:
A Landmark Deal at the Intersection of Public and Private Capital: (HedgeCo.Net) Its being described as a new blueprint for institutional capital, public markets and a defining moment for modern real estate investing. Apollo-managed funds have committed $1 Billion for […]