Category Archives: Venture Capital
Venture Capital & AI: a New Fundraising Wave Emerges”
(HedgeCo.Net) Andreessen Horowitz raised $15 billion across multiple new funds — a huge vote of confidence amid otherwise weak VC fundraising in 2025. 1. VC Fundraising in Tough Markets 2025 marked the weakest year for U.S. VC fundraising since 2017, […]
Dragoneer Raises $4.3 Billion in a Surprising Upswing for Venture Capital”
(HedgeCo.Net) Despite a slow year for venture capital fundraising overall, Dragoneer Investment Group has bucked the trend by raising $4.3 billion for its seventh VC fund, surpassing its target quickly and signaling renewed confidence in private markets. Axios ? A Standout Fundraise in a […]
KKR Expands Retail Access and AI Datacenter Footprint
(HedgeCo.Net). KKR is in the headlines on several fronts as it deepens its reach into both retail wealth channels and AI-linked infrastructure. In London, the global investment firm has teamed up with Quilter Cheviot, the high-net-worth wealth management arm of […]
Crypto Markets Surge — Institutions, Regulation and Macro Drive Influx
(HedgeCo.Net) As of December 9, 2025, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a fresh wave of enthusiasm. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) have rebounded — trading near $91,000 after dipping below $85,000 just days ago. The Economic Times+2Bitget+2 What’s fueling the rally? […]
“Balyasny Asset Management and ExodusPoint Capital Standing Out in Multi-Strategy Surge”
(HedgeCo.Net) As hedge-fund performance rallies broadly, two multi-strategy firms — Balyasny and ExodusPoint — are drawing attention for their particularly strong returns in 2025. According to a Business Insider report summarizing recent performance, Balyasny gained 2.5% in November, bringing its […]
Strategy Outlook: Winners & Losers in Hedge Funds for Q4 2025
(HedgeCo,Net) Looking ahead to the fourth quarter of 2025, industry research suggests certain hedge-fund strategies are better positioned than others. According to Man Group’s strategy outlook, “Hedge-Fund Strategy Outlook: Q4 2025”, most major segments are making strong progress, though the […]
The Blurring Lines Between Traditional and Alternative Asset Management
(HedgeCo.Net) A compelling trend gaining traction in 2025 is the “great convergence” between traditional asset management and alternative investments. A recent report by McKinsey & Company describes how the boundaries separating public-market funds (stocks, bonds) from alternative strategies (private credit, […]
“Diversification” Gets a Next-Level Upgrade via Alternatives
(HedgeCo.Net) As investment markets become more dynamic and uncertain, the classic 60/40 (stocks/bonds) portfolio is being questioned—and alternatives are stepping into the diversification breach. A recent commentary from UBS states that “building portfolios for opportunity and resilience can be enhanced […]
Private Markets Poised for Growth despite Fundraising Hurdles
(HedgeCo.Net) Despite some headwinds, the private markets sector remains a focal point for capital and strategic planning. According to the latest annual survey by McKinsey, the global private markets industry is “braced for shifting weather” but remains resilient and evolving. McKinsey […]
Institutional Investors Pivot to Private Markets & Real Assets
(HedgeCo.Net) Institutional investors—including pension funds, endowments and sovereign wealth funds—are increasingly directing capital away from traditional public markets and toward private markets, infrastructure and real assets, reinforcing the structural growth of alternative investments. Marquee Capital Fund Key observations Alternative assets now […]
Preqin Forecasts $32 Trillion in Private-Market Assets by 2030
(HedgeCo.Net) Global alternative assets under management could hit $32 trillion by 2030, according to new projections from Preqinand BlackRock, signaling that private markets are moving from niche to mainstream. The report, Private Markets in 2030, cites declining interest rates, investor demand for diversification, and […]