Private Markets: A Vast Investible Universe

Beyond the readily accessible public stock and bond exchanges lies an expansive and often exclusive investment landscape: the Private Markets. This universe encompasses a diverse array of asset classes, including private equity, private credit, and real assets such as infrastructure and real estate. Unlike publicly traded securities, private market investments unlock access to thousands of companies and tangible assets that are not listed on any exchange, presenting a wealth of opportunities for sophisticated portfolio diversification and enhanced return potential.

These markets offer a fundamentally different investment paradigm, allowing investors to participate in value creation occurring outside the scrutiny and volatility of daily public trading. From established middle-market companies seeking growth capital to critical infrastructure projects generating long-term, stable cash flows, private markets provide avenues to unique opportunities that are typically inaccessible through traditional investment vehicles. This exclusivity can lead to compelling risk-adjusted returns and a lower correlation with public market fluctuations, serving as a powerful tool for portfolio resilience.

Our use of private market investments is specifically designed to empower discerning investors to pursue a range of specific financial objectives. Whether your aim is aggressive long-term growth, consistent income generation, robust inflation protection, or a strategic reduction in correlation to public market cycles, our expertly curated funds offer targeted solutions.

Market Trends Driving Private Markets Growth

The Privatization of Capital Markets

The dramatic decline in publicly listed companies—from approximately 8,000 in 1996 to fewer than 5,000 today—has fundamentally reshaped the investment landscape.

Companies increasingly prefer private capital for its flexibility, longer-term perspective, and strategic alignment with management objectives without the quarterly reporting pressures of public markets.

Innovative fund structures and financial technology platforms are expanding access to these once-exclusive investments, making private markets a core component of institutional portfolios worldwide.

Benefits of Investing in Private Markets

Enhanced Returns

Private market investments have historically delivered superior performance compared to public markets, with top-quartile managers generating significant alpha through active value creation strategies.

Inflation Protection

Real assets and infrastructure investments often include inflation-linked revenue streams, providing natural hedging against rising prices and preserving purchasing power over time.

Benefits of Investing in Private Markets

Portfolio Diversification

These assets typically exhibit low correlation with traditional investments, providing valuable diversification benefits and helping to reduce overall portfolio volatility during market downturns.

Exclusive Opportunities

Private markets offer access to unique investment opportunities unavailable in public markets, including innovative startups, growth-stage companies, and specialised infrastructure projects.

Our Private Market investment approaches

Private Credit

Access senior secured loans to middle-market companies with attractive yields and floating-rate interest protection. Our interval fund structure provides enhanced liquidity compared to traditional private credit vehicles.

Private Infrastructure

Invest in essential assets like renewable energy, transportation, and utilities that generate predictable cash flows with inflation protection. These assets typically have lower correlation to traditional markets.

Private Equity

Participate in the ownership of private companies with significant growth potential. Our global private equity fund provides access to buyout, growth, and venture capital investments across diverse sectors and geographies.

Each approach is designed to address specific portfolio needs while providing the potential benefits of private market exposure, including enhanced returns, reduced volatility, and diversification beyond traditional asset classes.

Risks and Considerations

Limited Liquidity

Private market investments typically require commitment periods of 12-36 months, with limited windows for withdrawal. Investors must be prepared for longer-term capital lockups compared to public markets.

Reduced Transparency

Private companies are not subject to the same disclosure requirements as public entities, resulting in less available information and potentially making due diligence more challenging and resource-intensive.

Access Barriers

Traditional private market funds often maintain high minimum investment thresholds, are only available to Accredited Investors and may have complex fee structures, though newer vehicles like interval funds and feeder structures are improving accessibility.

Discover the Untapped Potential of Private Markets

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