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Wealth management’s tech evolutionChanging consumer attitudes have been driving innovation in the sector and providing an expanding list of opportunities for VC.
Side Letter: The rise of iCapital, SEC's warning shot, Hillhouse on aligning PE with societyOne of the themes du jour in the world of PE fundraising is how to open the institution-dominated asset class to individual investors, whether it is mass affluent savers or HNWIs. We caught up with the CEO of iCapital – a prominent platform connecting GPs and rich individuals – to discuss what seems to be a transformative year for the company. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Why your next LP could come via iCapital’s platformThe fintech platform wants to break the barriers for HNWIs to access alternatives, says chief executive Lawrence Calcano.
Side Letter: KKR's covid crisis spending spree, PGIM-iCapital tie up, July's largest fundsLessons from the GFC? As we have noted before, many PE firms wished they had invested more in midst of the last downturn. KKR certainly seems to have taken that to heart, inking 17 investments between March and July. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
AMG’s investment pipeline to include more growth capitalDialogues with potential new investments are expanding beyond just succession and liquidity-driven transactions and into growth capital, chief executive Jay Horgen said on the firm's latest earnings call.
Side Letter: The next Abraaj chapter, Asante's hired Gunn, Ares $3.5bn, an Oxford debateThe Abraaj saga continues and the next chapter is either exciting or terrifying depending who you are. Plus: another advisor for Asante, a new podcast for you and plenty more. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: LPs on state support, capital call context, iCapital consolidationThere seems to be little doubt in LPs' minds that private equity-backed companies should have the same access to government support as any other business. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Why fundraising platforms have embraced impact investingSignificant exposure to family office capital has prompted fundraising platforms to seek out impact opportunities.
iCapital Network on democratising access to private creditAs demand from non-institutional investors for private credit exposure increases, iCapital Network’s Lawrence Calcano considers how technology and education can help bridge the gap.
Three things to know about KKR’s Impact FundCapital raised for the firm's first dedicated impact vehicle will make investments under $100m in companies focused on workforce development, agtech, water and energy.