Qualified Purchaser vs Accredited Investor: What a New SEC Rule Reveals
On August 18, 2026, the SEC published proposed Regulation Crypto Assets (File No. S7-2026-27), a capital-raising framework for crypto investment contracts. Inside the state preemption section, propose
September 13, 2026
Veep Capital Review: A New Reg A+ Platform With an Unusual Safeguard
Apex DeFi Labs Inc. announced on September 4, 2026, that it had opened Regulation A+ Tier 2 offering capability on Veep Capital, its private-markets issuance marketplace built on a platform the compan
September 13, 2026
GP-Led Continuation Vehicles Explained: How Peterson Partners Kept Kelso Industries
On September 9, 2026, Peterson Partners closed a $510 million capital raise for Peterson Kelso Coinvest, LP, a single-asset continuation vehicle for Kelso Industries, a national mechanical, electrical
September 13, 2026
What Happened to OTIS: A Fractional Collectibles Cautionary Tale
In March 2022, Public.com acquired OTIS (Otis Wealth Inc.) , the self-described "stock market for culture" that let retail investors buy Regulation A+ fractional shares in individual sneakers, trading
September 13, 2026
Volition Capital Closes $950M Fund VI, Its Largest Ever
Volition Capital closed its sixth flagship fund at a hard cap of $950 million on September 11, 2026, bringing the Boston-based growth equity firm's total assets under management to over $2.6 billion,
September 13, 2026
SEC's New Crypto Offering Rule Lets Startups Skip Financial Statements Entirely
A crypto startup can raise $5 million from any member of the public, run general advertising, require no financial statements, and place no cap on what a single non-accredited investor puts in — while
September 13, 2026
ARCHIMED Closes $1.75B Healthcare Fund in Under 6 Months, 3x Oversubscribed
On September 9, 2026, ARCHIMED, a private equity firm that invests exclusively in healthcare, announced the final closing of its MED IV fund at a €1.5 billion ($1.75 billion) hard cap , three times ov
September 13, 2026
BDC Redemption Requests Are Easing, Except at One Fund: A Q3 2026 Data Read
Three of the four largest non-traded business development companies (BDCs) reporting Q3 2026 repurchase data through September 11 show declining redemption-request percentages from the prior quarter.
September 13, 2026
Trove's Collection Dividends Are a Loyalty Perk, Not Portfolio Income
Trove launched Collection Dividends on Sept 3, 2026, paying 2% annually on vaulted cards, but the payout is Trove revenue, not card cash flows.
September 12, 2026
How Family Offices Structure Direct Co-Investments Alongside Private Equity Sponsors
Family offices invest directly in PE deals alongside a sponsor through a co-investment SPV, gaining lower fees but facing tight diligence deadlines.
September 12, 2026
EquityZen Review 2026: Now a Morgan Stanley Subsidiary
EquityZen, acquired by Morgan Stanley in 2026, cut pre-IPO transaction fees to 2.5 percent for buyers and sellers, with a 5,000 dollar minimum.
September 12, 2026
Direct Lending vs. Syndicated Loans: What Accredited Investors Should Know
Over 85% of new U.S. leveraged loans carry covenant-lite terms, while direct lending offers tighter covenants at the cost of full illiquidity.
September 12, 2026