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Illiquid equity investments in companies are a long-established investment alternative to listed shares, characterized by special value adding strategies.

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Ocorian study reveals that private equity fund managers are focusing on evergreen and hybrid launches

A study by Ocorian shows that private equity fund managers are primarily opting for hybrid and evergreen structures when launching new funds. New distribution channels are driving the change; fee structures are becoming more performance- and tier-based. Inflows are rising, particularly from pension funds.

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Ocorian study reveals US is best for private equity fund raising, but fund managers are increasingly looking overseas

An Ocorian study shows that although 55% of the private equity managers surveyed see the greatest fundraising opportunities in the USA, many are looking abroad. 87% are reacting to US economic and geopolitical hurdles; 37% expect ≥50% of the funds to continue to come from the USA.

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APAC deal activity down 11% YoY in first seven months of 2026, reveals GlobalData

In the APAC region, the number of deals (M&A, PE, VC) fell by around 11% from January to July 2026, according to GlobalData. M&A -22%, Private Equity -25%, Venture Capital +3%. China +6%, India +1%, Japan -38%; Australia, South Korea and Singapore with double-digit declines.

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Study reveals private equity fund managers don't have AI use policies for compliance

An Ocorian study shows that most private equity managers do not have formal guidelines for the use of AI in compliance, but use AI widely for regulatory reporting. 69% use AI there; only 5% have compliance guidelines, 89% in investment decisions.

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APAC deal activity drops 12% YoY in H1 2026 amid M&A and PE slump, reveals GlobalData

Deal activity in APAC decreased by around 12% in H1 2026 YoY: M&A (-25%) and private equity (-27%) slowed, while venture financing increased by 5%. Country Trends: China +7%, India +1%; Japan -40%, Australia -17%, South Korea -22%, Singapore -16%. GlobalData sees continued caution.

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UK VC funding value surges 142% YoY in January–May 2026, reveals GlobalData

GlobalData reports a 142% year-on-year increase in VC funding volume in the UK for January–May 2026, with a near-stable deal count (-1%). Larger tickets are driving the market: The average deal value rose to $31.6 million (previously $12.9 million).

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Construction Financing for IAB-Driven Renewable Energy Projects in Germany

The Investitionsabzugsbetrag (§7g EStG) is a German tax incentive for small businesses and investors. It allows up to 50% of planned investment costs to be deducted up to three years in advance, improving liquidity, plus accelerated depreciation of up to 20% over five years.

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As Europe falls behind in AI, investors urge action on quantum

European venture capital companies, such as 55North and Quantonation, have recently launched funds dedicated to quantum computing. However, currently, only 5% of private capital is allocated to European quantum computing companies, compared to 50% in the US, European Commission data shows.

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The convergence of digital and clean power infrastructure

Digital and clean power infrastructure are both expanding rapidly, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, cloud computing, and electrification. Our recent research paper explains why we believe these trends can create structural growth opportunities for investors and ...

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Private equity and private credit: A recovery and a party?

In private equity, we’ve observed a lack of valuation correction and concentrated growth. Meanwhile, private credit is defined by softening yield and tight spreads, meaning asset selection will be key in 2026.

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What’s next for Private Markets?

Market conditions over 2025 have largely been benign. Moderating inflation, lower policy rates, robust economic growth in the US and supportive fiscal policy in Europe helped private market asset classes deliver positive performance over the first half of 2025.

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Commercial real estate financing: Loan-to-values fall by almost ten percentage points in ten years

Loan-to-values (LTVs) in commercial real estate financing have fallen by around ten percentage points over the past ten years. This was the result of a special evaluation by the BF. Quarterly Barometer. The loan-to-value ratio sets the loan amount in relation to the market value.

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