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Private Equity

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Articles and research exploring strategies, trends, and insights in private equity, from buyouts and growth capital to portfolio management and exit dynamics.

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Private Markets & Alternatives

The Resurgence of IPOs: Can Public Markets Unlock Private Investment Liquidity?

In 2025, IPO markets show signs of recovery, easing liquidity for private investors. Secondary markets also thrive, but a significant backlog remains, requiring consistent market stability for future growth.

September 22, 2025

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Kicking Off a New Era in Football Finance

Private capital is transforming European football, with US investors increasingly buying minority stakes in clubs, while private debt and multi-club ownership expand.

September 10, 2025

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Macroeconomy & Policy

$4 Trillion and Counting: Nvidia Becomes the New Center of Gravity for AI

NVIDIA has become the first public company to briefly reach a $4 trillion market cap, reflecting AI's immense market value and its key role in driving technological advancement and industry demand.

July 29, 2025

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Summer 25 Solstice Report

The Summer Solstice Report is the second edition of Clockwork’s biannual, high-signal briefing for asset owners, institutional investors, family offices, and private capital allocators.

June 20, 2025

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Private Markets & Alternatives

When the Smart Money Sells: What Yale’s $6B Private Equity Exit Signals for the Secondaries Market

Yale's $6B private equity sale signals a shift in risk management for long-term investors, emphasizing strategic liquidity and portfolio rebalancing in response to evolving market conditions.

June 17, 2025

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Chasing Liquidity

Secondaries surged to $152 billion in 2024 as LPs seek liquidity and GP-led deals approach parity. Pricing improved in buyout and infrastructure while venture stayed volatile. Mega managers amassed funds.

June 14, 2025

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NAV-Based Credit Facilities: Liquidity Without the Exit

NAV-based credit facilities provide private market funds liquidity by allowing them to borrow against their portfolio's net asset value, facilitating capital access without asset liquidation or disrupting investment strategies.

June 3, 2025

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Private Markets & Alternatives

Is Private Credit Eating Private Equity’s Lunch? The Fight for Dry Powder

Private equity and private credit are competing for the same capital amid changing market conditions. Allocators prioritize yield and fast deployment, leading to a shift in investment strategies and fundraising dynamics.

May 14, 2025

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Private Markets & Alternatives

The New Liquidity Playbook: Balancing Flexibility and Growth in Private Markets

How innovative financial structures like evergreen funds, private asset ETFs, and private credit funds are enhancing liquidity in private markets while supporting long-term growth and investment strategies.

April 14, 2025

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April 25 Private Markets Intelligence

Private market dynamics show LP distributions surpassing contributions for the first time since 2015, while green investments prioritize proven technologies amid economic uncertainties, urging careful decision-making.

April 2, 2025