Tagged: private markets

Capsa AI Raises $18 Million Series A

Capsa AI has raised $18 million in Series A funding, according to a company statement. The funding round was led by TX Ventures and Pivot Investment Partners. Other investors include Bek Ventures, along with existing backers Antler, Outward VC, Cornerstone VC, and prominent angels such… Read More

Republic Europe Joins LSE Private Securities Market as Registered Agent

Republic Europe, part of Republic US, has become a registered agent under the London Stock Exchange’s Private Securities Market. Republic Europe had previously participated in a Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) offering via a structure called a TPEIC (Tradable Private Equity Investment… Read More

FINRA Creates Private Placement Information Page as Private Markets Grow

FINRA, the SRO that regulates broker-dealers in the US, has created a new private placement information portion of its website as private markets evolve. Private securities are dominated by Reg D, including Reg D 506 (c), which permits online capital formation (securities crowdfunding) and general… Read More

Affluent Investors’ Adoption of Private Markets Depends on Standardized Benchmarks, Advisor Guidance

A research study by FTSE Russell highlights the accelerating shift of private markets into mainstream portfolios among wealthy US based investors. The 2026 U.S. Wealth Pulse Survey underscores how younger generations, particularly Millennials, are driving this trend with their appetite for higher-risk, longer-term opportunities. While… Read More

France’s Private Capital Markets Enter 2026 on Cautious Note with PE Activity Weakening : Research

PitchBook has indicated in a new research report that French private markets entered 2026 on a subdued note, with private equity (PE) activity reaching its weakest levels in years amid economic pressures and global uncertainty. However, venture capital (VC) showed greater staying power, and analysts… Read More

iCapital, LYNK Markets Introduce Private ETN with Pantheon, Providing Opportunities in Private Equity for Latin American Investors

iCapital and LYNK Markets have introduced the region’s first private Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) in partnership with Pantheon, a global private markets specialist. The announcement delivers a streamlined, security-based pathway for financial advisors and their clients to gain exposure to high-quality private equity strategies without the… Read More

Private Markets Continue to Mature with Significant Growth Potential, Report Reveals

PitchBook’s latest research report on the current state of private capital markets paints a somewhat measured picture of the private capital industry’s next five years. PitchBook further noted in the research report that global assets under management are projected to expand from $20.3 trillion at… Read More

USVC & VCX: Retail Wants Greater Access to Private Securities

AngelList just announced a new registered, non-traded fund, USVC, to enable retail participation in the private securities sector. Fundrise, an investment platform that originally targeted private real estate investments rather than early- or later-stage private investing, recently launched a publicly traded fund, Fundrise Growth Tech… Read More

Italy’s VC Deal Volume Rebounds in Q1 as PE Activity Slowed Amid Risk-Off Shift, Report Reveals

Italy’s private markets delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026, according to PitchBook’s latest regional update. While venture capital deal volume rebounded sharply, overall private equity activity slowed amid a broader European risk-off shift, and exits remained subdued. Macroeconomic resilience provided some… Read More

Germany’s Private Capital Markets Show Resilience Amid Economic Uncertainty : Research

PitchBook indicated Germany’s private markets delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026, balancing robust venture capital momentum against a slowdown in private equity activity. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, the quarter reflected broader macroeconomic caution, with GDP growth remaining subdued at 0.3%… Read More

Record Breaking Trading in Private Securities Market During Q1 2026

Secondary trading of private market securities set a “blistering pace” during the first quarter of 2026, according to a recent report. The activity was driven by the hot artificial intelligence (AI) Market as well as an expectation that the initial public offering market will pick… Read More

Tokenization: Republic Talks to SEC Regarding Secondary Markets, Innovation Exemption

Republic, a leading online investment platform that provides access to capital for issuers as well as access to secondary offerings, recently met with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss key issues which will impact online capital markets as well as secondary trading of… Read More

Carta Advances Private Markets Tech with ListAlpha Acquisition and Asia Expansion

In a move to enhance tools for investment professionals, Carta has acquired ListAlpha and introduced LP CRM, an AI-driven platform tailored for investment firms. This system seeks to streamline the oversight of limited partners (LPs), build detailed investor networks, and optimize the full cycle of… Read More

Robinhood Lists Venture Fund for Retail Investors

Investing in private securities has become very popular. To meet this demand, Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has listed its first publicly traded venture capital fund that invests solely in private companies. Typically, promising private firms first raise capital from individual investors and venture capital firms. Starting at… Read More

US Private Credit Sector Faces Potential Vulnerabilities Amid Economic Challenges : Analysis

JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) has indicated that the private credit sector has faced intense examination, with reports highlighting potential vulnerabilities amid shifting economic conditions. However, a closer look reveals that while certain challenges exist, the underlying strengths of this asset class remain robust. This analysis delves into… Read More

Institutional Investors are Adapting New Approaches to Private Markets Amid Economic Pressures : Research

Institutional investors are adapting their approaches to private markets amid changing economic pressures. The latest annual survey from Adams Street Partners highlights what experts are calling a “major realignment” in investment strategies. Drawing from responses by limited partners (LPs) worldwide, the report examines how these… Read More

Southeast Asia Private Capital Markets Show Divergent Paths : Analysis

Southeast Asia’s economic resilience is gaining ground, yet private capital activity tells a more nuanced story. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, the Asian Development Bank has lifted regional growth projections to 4.5% for 2025 and 4.4% for 2026, citing robust performances in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,… Read More

Nordic Private Capital Markets Demonstrate Resilience, Report Reveals

The Nordic region’s private capital landscape proved notably durable in 2025, bucking wider European headwinds and cementing its status as a standout performer, according to PitchBook’s latest “2026 Nordic Private Capital Breakdown” report. Both venture capital and private equity segments delivered solid growth in deal… Read More

Monark Markets Secures $8.1M Financing

Monark Markets, a New York-based fintech company building the rails connecting brokerage firms and wealth platforms to private markets, has confirmed $8.1 million in strategic financing. The round is led by F-Prime with participation from The Treasury, Commerce Ventures, Grit Capital Partners, and BBAE Holdings…. Read More

Robinhood Ventures Fund I Aims to Bring Private Markets to Everyday Investors

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has released the complete replay of its February 17, 2026, roadshow kickoff for Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI), giving retail investors an unfiltered look at one of the most ambitious efforts yet to open private-company investing to the masses. The livestream,… Read More

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