Together AI Raises $800M at $8.3B Valuation as Neocloud Bets Heat Up
Together AI raised $800M at an $8.3B valuation, led by Aramco Ventures with Nvidia and General Catalyst. Here's what the deal signals and where the risk sits.
July 2, 2026
How to Build a Private Markets Portfolio: An Asset Allocation Guide for Accredited Investors in 2026
How much to allocate to alternatives, how to sequence commitments by vintage year, and a due-diligence checklist before you wire capital.
July 2, 2026
AcreTrader Review 2026: Farmland Investing for Accredited Investors
AcreTrader lets accredited investors buy fractional farmland through single-farm LLCs. Here is what the fees, returns, and complaints actually show.
July 2, 2026
Merger Arbitrage Strategy Explained for Accredited Investors
Merger arbitrage means buying a takeover target below the deal price and collecting the spread when it closes. Here is how the math, risk, and access actually work.
July 2, 2026
BlackRock's Private Credit CEO Is Out. Here's What the TCP Capital Mess Tells Accredited Investors
BlackRock TCP Capital's CEO is stepping down amid a federal valuation probe and two NAV markdowns in five months. Jeff Barnes breaks down what it means.
July 2, 2026
Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI): The Accredited Investor's Guide to the Wrapper Congress Wants to Close
PPLI wraps hedge funds and private credit in a life insurance policy for tax-deferred growth. Here's how it works, what it costs, and why Congress is targeting it.
July 2, 2026
Donor-Advised Fund vs. Charitable Remainder Trust: Which One Actually Works for Appreciated Alternative Assets
DAFs give an immediate deduction; CRTs pay lifetime income. Here's how each handles illiquid alternative assets, UBTI risk, and appraisal rules.
July 2, 2026
Global Macro Hedge Fund Strategy Explained for Accredited Investors
Global macro funds bet on interest rates, currencies, and commodities worldwide. Here is how the strategy works, what it costs, and how to access it.
July 2, 2026
Permira and Warburg Pincus Just Closed an $8.4 Billion Take-Private on Clearwater Analytics. Here Is What It Tells Us About PE Right Now
Permira and Warburg Pincus closed an $8.4 billion take-private of Clearwater Analytics at a 47% premium, backed by $3.5 billion in private credit.
July 2, 2026
Litigation Finance: The Uncorrelated Alternative Investment That Funds Lawsuits for Returns
Litigation Finance Investing 2026: Returns, Risks, Access Litigation Finance: The Uncorrelated Alternative Investment That Funds Lawsuits for Returns By Jeff Barnes, MBA | July 1, 2026 TL;DR The globa
July 1, 2026
Timber REITs and Private Timberland: The Inflation Hedge Most Accredited Investors Overlook
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July 1, 2026
The Fed Held Rates Again. Here's What That Means for Your Private Credit Allocation in H2 2026
Fed Rate Hold H2 2026: Private Credit Impact for Investors The Fed Held Rates Again. Here's What That Means for Your Private Credit Allocation in H2 2026 By Jeff Barnes, MBA | July 1, 2026 | Alternati
July 1, 2026