Catastrophe Bonds and Insurance-Linked Securities: The $100B Alt Asset Class Most Investors Ignore
Catastrophe Bonds and Insurance-Linked Securities: The $100B Alt Asset Class Most Investors Ignore By Jeff Barnes, MBA | Angel Investors Network | July 29, 2026 TL;DR: The global insurance-linked secu
July 29, 2026
DPI Is Now the Only Number That Matters in Private Equity — And Most LPs Can't See Their Own
According to McKinsey's Global Private Equity Report 2026 , DPI as a percentage of PE AUM fell to 6% in the first half of 2025 — the lowest recorded level — down from a 16% average between 2015 and 20
July 29, 2026
Waterfall Distribution in Private Equity: How LPs Actually Get Paid (And When They Don't)
Private Equity Waterfall Distribution in Private Equity: How LPs Actually Get Paid (And When They Don't) By Jeff Barnes, MBA July 29, 2026 TL;DR A private equity waterfall is the contractual order in
July 29, 2026
Partners Group: Inside the $186B Platform Giving Accredited Investors Access to Buyouts and Infrastructure
According to Institutional Real Estate Inc. , Partners Group closed its infrastructure secondaries program at $5.5 billion in July 2026 — the largest dedicated infrastructure secondaries fundraise eve
July 29, 2026
Reg D vs Reg A+ vs Reg CF — Securities Exemptions Explained
According to the SEC's investor bulletin on private placements , private markets continue to evolve as institutional and accredited investors seek alternatives to traditional public market exposure. M
July 28, 2026
SAFE Note vs Convertible Note — Complete Comparison
According to the Angel Capital Association's 2025 halo report , private markets continue to evolve as institutional and accredited investors seek alternatives to traditional public market exposure. Mo
July 28, 2026
HGGC Fund V: The 12-Month Close That Changed Everything
According to Pitchbook's 2025 Private Equity Outlook , private markets continue to evolve as institutional and accredited investors seek alternatives to traditional public market exposure. Most manage
July 28, 2026
Blackstone Acquires HSBC's A$30 Billion Australian Loan Book: Private Credit Displaces Bank Lending
TL;DR: CryptoBriefing reported July 27 that Blackstone has emerged as the preferred buyer for HSBC's A$26-30 billion Australian loan portfolio, a deal valued at roughly US$17-20 billion. If it closes,
July 28, 2026
Blackstone BCRED Hits 5% Redemption Cap on $79B Fund: The Liquidity Wall in Non-Traded Private Credit
TL;DR: In June 2026, Blackstone capped redemptions on its $79 billion BCRED fund at 5% of NAV after investors submitted more than 10% of fund assets in withdrawal requests. This is not a default. It i
July 28, 2026
Angel group rankings and market data
According to the Angel Capital Association's 2025 halo report , private markets continue to evolve as institutional and accredited investors seek alternatives to traditional public market exposure. Ea
July 28, 2026
The Complete Capital Raising Framework: 7 Steps That Raised $100B+
According to Pitchbook's 2025 Private Equity Outlook , private markets continue to evolve as institutional and accredited investors seek alternatives to traditional public market exposure. Most capita
July 28, 2026
GP-Led Secondaries vs. LP-Led Secondaries: A Complete Guide for Accredited Investors
TL;DR: The secondary market reached $116 billion in 2025, up from $88 billion in 2023. GP-led secondaries — where fund managers roll trophy assets into new continuation vehicles — now dominate the mar
July 28, 2026