Hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital insights
Explore the latest thoughts on HFs, PE, and VC
This collection of insights brings allocators the most up-to-date information on hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital.
VENTURE CAPITAL
Asia’s Evolving Venture Capital Market (Wellington Management)
It is a mistake to assume that Asian VC markets operate in the same way as their Western counterparts, and investors should navigate the key differences between them carefully.
2024 Venture Capital Industry Survey (SAVCA)
The VC sector’s role in enabling high-growth startups and early-stage businesses across South Africa remains undeniable.
Common Venture Capital Investors
Common VC investors have gained a significant foothold in the PE world. This piece documents the many factors behind this evolution.
HEDGE FUNDS
Event Hedge Fund Primer: Alpha from Corporate Catalysts (Aurum)
Event driven hedge funds deploy strategies that capitalize on opportunities arising from specific corporate events.
The Systematic Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund: A Better Alternative? (Acadian)
A multi-strategy fund should also offer cost advantages. They include operating efficiencies, as well as data and analytical resources.
The Decay of Hedge Fund Launches (Mark Rzepczynski)
Markets are competitive and efficient, yet it seems that investors are losing something when new ideas and managers are not trying to beat the market.
PRIVATE EQUITY
The Mid-Market: How Private Equity’s ‘Engine Room’ Can Drive Alpha (Pantheon)
Mid-market funds tend to be more specialized, whereas smaller fund sizes can allow managers to maintain a disciplined focus on niche sectors and industries over time.
Avoiding Wipeout: How to Ride the Wave of Private Markets (Bain & Company)
Private markets appeal to more wealth and asset management firms as profit margins shrink elsewhere.
PE Effects on Financial, Physical, and Human Capital (Becker Friedman Institute)
This study looks at the impact PE has outside its economic benefits, particularly its impact on human capital.
