iCapital Direct overview
Stories about iCapital Direct

CAZ expands access to GP stakes in iCapital tie-up
Users of iCapital's platform will be able to access CAZ's GP stakes offerings with a $100,000 minimum investment, a spokesperson tells PEI.

iCapital taps ex-BlackRock MD to lead upcoming Sydney office
Mark Oliver’s appointment is the latest in a string of regional developments for the alternatives platform, including a tie-up with Japan’s Resona Bank and KKR last year.

iCapital on unlocking alts opportunities
Innovation in technology and product development is helping to widen access and bring efficiency to private markets investing, says iCapital chairman and CEO Lawrence Calcano.

iCapital on the crucial elements of democratisation
Partnering with investment advisers is key to helping clients effectively access the private markets, says Lawrence Calcano, chairman and CEO of iCapital.

iCapital: Education unlocks potential
The most successful route to the democratisation of private markets is through transparency, education and access to high-quality investments, say iCapital’s Lawrence Calcano and Marco Bizzozero.

The $175trn potential LP market you can't afford to ignore
Carlyle Group’s partnership with distribution platforms iCapital and Allfunds this week is the latest example of firms wanting to tap the private wealth market.

Side Letter: Japan Post's $91bn alts target; future of PE; iCap's Asia moves
Happy Monday! Japan Post Bank has set even loftier ambitions for its enormous alternatives pot, having not met earlier targets. Plus: what the future of PE might look like and iCapital builds out in Asia. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

iCapital taps ex-Probitas boss to lead Asia business, launch HK office
The platform joins the likes of Cambridge Associates, Blackstone and Credit Suisse in attempting to capture Asia’s burgeoning HNWI opportunity.
iCapital Direct contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Contact | Job titleManaging Director and Chief Operating Officer | LocationNew York, United States | Email |
| Key Contact | Job title Investor Relations and Assistant Vice President | LocationGreenwich, United States | Email |
Job titleManaging Partner and Chief Financial Officer | LocationNew York, United States | Email | |
Job titleManaging Director, Head of International and Member of the Executive Committee | LocationZurich, Switzerland | Email | |
iCapital Direct funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size | Open dateJul 2024 | Strategy | |
Stories that mention iCapital Direct
Side Letter: Prime time for African LPs?
African LPs' growing appetite for alts; CAZ brings GP stakes to the evergreen market; Vista's ex-EQT hire.
Modelling public-private exposure
Do customisable models incorporating both public and private markets exposure represent the next step in the democratisation of alternatives?
Restoring the balance between public and private markets
Companies are staying private for longer, but our economies need fully functioning and vibrant public markets as well.
How tech could drive the next wave of democratisation
Further technology advances are required to truly unlock the potential of the private wealth market.
Do private markets require a rebrand?
With the retailisation of alternatives set to transform the industry, building brand awareness with individual investors has become a priority for managers.
Side Letter: GIC on CVs
The world's second-largest PE investor appears cautiously optimistic around continuation funds. Plus: Texas Municipal and Fordham University are wary of retail participation in private markets. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Mapping private funds
Monday is Labor Day for our readers in the US, so we'll return to your inbox on Tuesday. In the meantime, a market mapping exercise for the world of private funds. Plus: EQT's first fundraiser is moving on. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Ex-Pantheon's McAndrews: PE's retail push will draw more regulatory scrutiny
Pantheon veteran Susan Long McAndrews charts her post-retirement path and shares her vision for the future of private markets – from retail expansion to evergreen innovation.