Tag Archives: Private Equity
The $400 Billion Tokenization Opportunity
(HedgeCo.Net) Tokenization is moving from crypto-market theory to institutional-market infrastructure, and the alternative investment industry is quickly becoming one of its most important testing grounds. What began as a technology conversation about digital assets is now becoming a distribution, operations and […]
Franklin Templeton’s Alts Expansion: Private Markets Move Deeper Into the Advisor Portfolio:
(HedgeCo.Net) Franklin Templeton’s launch of private market model portfolios on the Corastone network marks another important step in the retailization of alternative investments. For decades, private equity, private credit, private real estate and infrastructure were largely the domain of institutional […]
AI-Driven Due Diligence: How Mega Funds Are Rebuilding the Analyst Edge in Real Time:
(HedgeCo.Net) — The next great arms race in alternative investments is not only about who owns the best portfolio companies, hires the best traders, or raises the largest private credit fund. It is increasingly about who can process the most information […]
HFR Says Hedge Fund Industry Capital Hit Another Record:
(HedgeCo.Net) The global hedge fund industry has reached another historic high, with HFR reporting that total industry capital climbed to a record $5.22 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. The milestone marks the 14th consecutive quarterly increase in industry capital […]
Private Equity’s High-Stakes AI Deployment Race:
(HedgeCo.Net) Private equity’s artificial intelligence strategy is moving from experimentation to execution. After nearly two years of boardroom enthusiasm, pilot programs, and productivity studies, the largest AI developers are now targeting one of the most powerful distribution channels in global […]
The 401(k) Floodgates Open: A Landmark Shift That Could Redefine Retirement Investing:
(HedgeCo.Net) A long-standing barrier in the American retirement system may finally be breaking down. In a landmark move, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued proposed regulatory guidance that introduces a “presumption of prudence” for fiduciaries considering the inclusion of private market […]
EQT’s Record $15.6 Billion Asia Close Signals a New Era for Private Equity in the Region:
(HedgeCo.Net) EQT’s announcement that it has closed its BPEA Private Equity Fund IX at $15.6 billion is more than just a milestone—it is a defining signal of where global private equity capital is heading next. As the largest-ever Asia Pacific-dedicated […]
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 […]
Commodity Traders Post Windfall Gains Amid Iran Conflict-Driven Market Turmoil:
(HedgeCo.Net) The world’s largest commodity trading houses are once again at the center of global financial markets, generating extraordinary profits as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East inject extreme volatility into energy, metals, and shipping markets. The latest flashpoint—escalating conflict […]
KKR’s Megafund Momentum: Are Private Equity Giants Pulling Away for Good?
(HedgeCo.Net) KKR & Co. Inc. has once again captured the attention of institutional investors, reporting a striking 23% gross internal rate of return (IRR) across its North American private equity funds. At a time when capital markets remain uneven and fundraising conditions […]
Anthropic Reportedly Eyeing $800B Valuation:
(HedgeCo.Net) The artificial intelligence arms race has entered a new—and arguably unprecedented—phase. Anthropic, one of the leading frontier AI developers, is reportedly entertaining investment offers that would value the company at a staggering $800 billion. If confirmed, the figure would not only […]
iCapital & Envestnet Expand “UMA” Powerhouse: The Final Mile in Retailizing Alternatives:
(HedgeCo.Net) The long-anticipated convergence between traditional wealth management and alternative investments took a decisive step forward this week, as iCapital and Envestnet announced a sweeping expansion of their strategic partnership. At the core of the announcement is a structural innovation that could reshape the […]