Market Analysis
Democratizing Private Equity, or Democratizing the Exit?
Robinhood Ventures Fund I priced its IPO at $25 in March 2026 , dropped to $21 on day one, spiked to an intraday high of $77.39 within weeks, and now trades around $28 to $30.50 against a net asset va
Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
Capital Raising
The Democratization Myth: Why Retail Access to Alternatives Isn't What It Seems
Platforms promise to democratize access to hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital. But the products available to retail investors are often inferior versions of what institutions receive — and the fee structures prove it.
AIN Editorial Team··6 min read