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Pensions under fire after PE underperforms

June 13, 2021

Controversies at public pensions in Ohio and Pennsylvania have called into question the legitimacy of their PE returns.

PitchBook Analyst Note: Vision Funds Lead SoftBank Earnings to New Highs

May 20, 2021

Our latest analyst note delves into how, over the course of one year, SoftBank rebounded from its largest-ever annual loss to record-setting profits—both outcomes owed to its Vision Fund bets.

VC is performing better than ever. Then why are so few first-time funds being raised?

May 4, 2021

VC fundraising set a record in 2020, bringing in nearly $80 billion. But that excitement isn't extending to first-time fund managers.

How hedge funds are leading the race to stake startups

April 19, 2021

Hedge funds and other crossover investors have been outbidding traditional investors when it comes to venture rounds—and the trend is only speeding up.

PitchBook Analyst Note: Answering an Unexpected Call

March 18, 2021

In this analyst note, our Quantitative Research team introduces the Capital Call at Risk framework, which can help LPs better prepare for an unpredictable future.

Quantitative Perspectives: Navigating a Private Capital Portfolio in a Storm

September 29, 2020

In this report, we dive into our benchmarks and private fund cash flow data to provide allocators with insights around cash flow needs and potential capital at risk during the crisis.

Diverse managers spread message of fiduciary duty and social justice

September 14, 2020

Advocates of diversity and racial equality are looking to underrepresented asset managers in the private markets as levers of both social change and superior financial returns.

The evolution of GP stakes during the COVID-19 crisis

August 27, 2020

Find out how GP stakes investors are responding to the current market environment as well as what opportunities and pitfalls the pandemic has introduced to the competitive landscape.

Product webinar highlights: How to benchmark and source limited partners

June 3, 2020

In this product webinar highlight, Customer Success Manager, Grace Benson, shows us how to use PitchBooks Investor and Buyers search to benchmark and source Limited Partners.

PitchBook Analyst Note: Primer on Private Market Access Points

April 22, 2020

This note walks readers through the ins and outs of various private market vehicles, from primary fund commitments to funds of funds, from co-investments to the Canadian model, and more.

Investors are cautious on private markets during shutdowns, PitchBook survey shows

April 9, 2020

Investors are riding out the pandemic with a wait-and-see stance, but a significant portion already expect to scale back their VC and PE bets in 2020.

Understanding cash flow management for the private markets: Allocation construction

April 7, 2020

Learn how thoughtful private market portfolio construction can lead to a more predictable pattern of capital calls and distributions.

Where will limited partners allocate their money in the near future?

July 26, 2019

Global private market strategies are growing and will continue to grow for the foreseeable future. Our latest survey report breaks it all down.

Fund performance explained: PitchBook Benchmarks webinar series

March 20, 2019

Catch the replay of our webinar that dives into fund performancethis time with an emphasis on IRR.

Annual Institutional Investors Survey

December 12, 2018

The 2018 Annual Institutional Investors Survey draws on responses from limited partners about their plans for allocating capital, summarizing sentiment, plans for shifting portfolios of private market strategies, anticipated growth and more.