Carrick Capital Closes $600 Million Saviynt Continuation Vehicle at an 11x Gross Multiple: What LPs Should Actually Weigh
Carrick closed a $600 million Saviynt continuation vehicle, giving LPs an 11x gross, 10x net cash out or a concentrated new bet.
September 1, 2026
Why "Institutional-Quality Deal Access" Is Mostly Marketing, Not a Promise
Institutional-quality deal access describes sourcing, not your fees, terms, or reporting rights as an individual investor.
September 1, 2026
EQT Closes Coller Capital Deal as Secondaries Market Hits Record $120 Billion
EQT's closing of the Coller Capital deal lands amid a record $120 billion H1 2026 secondaries market.
September 1, 2026
Ares Closes $4 Billion Japan Logistics Fund at Hard Cap
Ares Management just closed its largest ever closed-end fund, a $4 billion Japan logistics vehicle backed by CPP Investments since 2011.
September 1, 2026
What Is CLO Equity? Crescent Capital's $232 Million Fund Shows How the Riskiest Slice of a CLO Actually Works
Crescent Capital raised $232 million in CLO equity commitments, doubling its 2018 fund, spotlighting the riskiest first-loss slice of a CLO deal.
September 1, 2026
This Week in Fund Closes: What $6 Billion in New Commitments Across Eight Funds Reveals About Where LP Capital Is Going
Nine fund closes in one week ranged from $4 billion to $17 million in size, showing a widening barbell in where LP capital concentrates today.
September 1, 2026
Qualified Purchaser vs. Accredited Investor: The $4 Million Difference That Decides What You're Allowed to Buy
Accredited investor and qualified purchaser are different SEC thresholds, and only one lets you into the biggest funds.
September 1, 2026
How to Calculate Your Real Net IRR After Fees in a Private Fund: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to calculating your real net IRR using XIRR, capital account data, and an illustrative fee breakdown.
September 1, 2026
Cost Segregation in 2026: The Bonus Depreciation Phase-Down Changes the Math
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed January 19, 2025, permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation under IRC §168(k) for qualifying property placed in...
August 31, 2026
a16z's $1.1 Billion Machine Age Fund: What the Hardware Pivot Means for AI Investors
Andreessen Horowitz launched a dedicated $1.1 billion hardware-focused fund on August 28, 2026, called the Machine Age Fund, marking the firm's first...
August 31, 2026
Mega Rounds Are Back: What the Late-2026 Form D Wave Signals for Retail Access
In a single week ending August 31, 2026, four private-capital transactions collectively moved more than $9.
August 31, 2026
Carried Interest Waterfall Explained: How GPs Actually Get Paid
Carried interest is the general partner's share of fund profits, typically 20%, and it flows through a four-tier waterfall that determines exactly when...
August 31, 2026