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Bain Capital Closes $14B Flagship PE Fund, Signals Prudence Amid Rising Risks
Bain Capital this week announced the successful close of its fourteenth flagship private equity fund, hauling in $14 billion in commitments — well above its original $10B target. Bain Capital The fresh capital bolsters Bain’s investing capacity globally across its […]
Billionaire Rush: Elite Investors Flock to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Amid Crypto Boom
A cadre of billionaires and institutional giants, including Harvard’s endowment, are diving deep into BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), an ETF mirroring Bitcoin’s spot price and poised for explosive growth. Alan Howard’s Brevan Howard snapped up 15.9 million shares, hedging […]
Cerebras Systems Bags $1.1 Billion in Fresh Funding, Delaying IPO Dreams
Just when the tech world thought Cerebras Systems was headed for the stock market, the AI chipmaker pulls off a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion private funding round. A year after filing for an IPO, the Nvidia challenger is staying private longer, […]
Swiss Firm QCAM Launches USD Money Market Fund with Over USD 1 Billion in Seed Capital
Zug, Switzerland – March 31, 2025 – QCAM Currency Asset Management AG, a Swiss asset management firm, has introduced its QCAM Short Term Fixed Income USD Fund in collaboration with UBS, which acts as the management company and custodian bank. […]
Private Equity Daily News Summary
Family Offices Shift to Private Equity: A transformation in family office investment strategies is gaining attention today. UBS’s Global Entrepreneur Report 2025 notes that 47% of U.S. entrepreneurs plan to engage in private equity or angel investing, blurring lines between […]
Hedge Fund Daily Summary News
Asia Hedge Funds Outperform Amid Market Selloff: Asia-focused hedge funds have shown resilience in the face of a March 2025 market downturn. As of March 10, these funds recorded an average loss of just 0.71%, compared to a 2.6% drop […]
AI Private Equity Summary – 3/25/2025
Private equity is navigating a complex landscape today, with consolidation and strategic deals dominating headlines. Reuters reports that Walgreens Boots Alliance’s $10 billion take-private deal with Sycamore Partners, announced last week, continues to ripple through the sector. The transaction, set […]
Private Equity Faces Liquidity Challenges Amidst Recovery Signs
(HedgeCo.Net) – In 2024, the private equity (PE) industry showed signs of recovery, with global buyout investment value rising by 37% to $602 billion, reversing a two-year decline. This uptick was driven by general partners’ eagerness to deploy capital and […]
AI Investment Boom Mirrors 2021 Peak
?(HedgeCo.Net) – In the first quarter of 2025, U.S. venture capital investments in artificial intelligence (AI) startups have surged to levels reminiscent of the 2021 peak. Venture capitalists have poured over $30 billion into AI ventures during this period, with […]
Hedge Fund AI Daily Summary
Here’s a summary of some of the latest hedge fund news as of March 7, 2025: Hedge funds have faced a rocky start to 2025, with market volatility wiping out a significant portion of their gains for the year. According […]
Graham Capital Thrives on Market Swings, Posts Strong February Gains
Graham Capital Management, a prominent macro hedge fund, turned February’s market turbulence into a winning streak, according to data tracked by Hedgeco.net. The Connecticut-based firm, led by founder Kenneth Tropin, saw its High Ground Fund climb 5.9% for the month, […]
Private Equity Buyout Slowdown Raises Concerns for Investment Banks
The pace of buyout deals has hit a snag, spelling potential trouble for investment banks that thrive on these high-stakes transactions. Data from Hedgeco.net highlights a noticeable dip in private equity activity, with deal volumes dropping as economic uncertainty looms […]
