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The state of venture capital: Optimism is fading
The year started with bright hopes for a rebound in exit and deal activity. The glow has dimmed.

Juniper Square Private Markets Regulatory Council—April 2025
The first session of our Private Markets Regulatory Council met in mid-April to discuss recent developments in policy and regulation impacting the industry.

The state of private equity: Q1’s bright hopes are fading
After a bright and active start for everything but fundraising, trade and regulatory uncertainty have dimmed PE’s hopes for a recovery in 2025.

Alpha isn't timing the cycle. It's outlasting it.
Greg Bates, CEO of GID Investment Advisors, explores how a 65-year-old private company is navigating today’s real estate landscape with a focus on long-term value creation, vertical integration, and investor alignment.

Beyond track record: What allocators look for now
Mark Neely discussed his role in sourcing and evaluating alternative investments, the challenges and opportunities in the private wealth space, and the importance of understanding both top-down market trends and bottom-up manager selection.

Two keys to raising rounds in the current macro environment
Capital has never been tighter. Re-investment rounds aren’t guaranteed. Experts agree: Relationships, and the right technical infrastructure, matter more than ever.

Fundraiser Feature: Align Ventures
Grant Hosking and Nik Kolluru of Align Ventures share how their unique approaches to investor management and deal evaluation contributed to their recognition as a 2024 Juniper Square Top Fundraiser.

Private markets prepare for the rise of the retail investor
A new report by Juniper Square and PitchBook explores individual investors’ growing interest in private markets and its impact on fund managers.

Adapting to Accelerating Investor Demands
Juniper Square’s Christine Egbert and Dorota Kowalski explore how GPs can stay ahead by modernizing their back-ofÏce operations.

Future-proof or fall behind: Adapting to the era of AI
Alex Robinson, CEO of Juniper Square, discusses three major trends reshaping the private markets industry: the rise of retail investors, the impact of AI, and growing regulatory changes.

Retail's revenge: The last mile opportunity
Special series: Lower Middle Market Alpha with Ryan Moore, Co-Founder and CEO of Last Mile

CEO Alex Robinson: The opportunity and challenge for private markets
Alex Robinson, CEO of Juniper Square, on the opportunity and challenge for private markets