BusinessInnovationStartups

Ultra-Wealthy Families Shift Billions From Startups to Private Credit and Real Estate

Family offices managing over $215 billion are pivoting from high-risk venture investments toward private credit and real estate. According to new research, early-stage startup funding has dramatically declined as wealthy families prioritize liquidity and stable returns in uncertain markets.

Major Portfolio Shift Among Wealthiest Families

North America’s wealthiest families are quietly reallocating billions of dollars from early-stage startup investments toward private credit and real estate, according to the North America Family Office Report 2025. The comprehensive study, produced by Campden Wealth and RBC Wealth Management, reveals a significant strategic pivot toward stability and predictable returns amid market volatility.

BusinessEconomy

European Private Equity Firms Face Market Pressure Amid U.S. Credit Concerns

European private markets firms including ICG, CVC Capital Partners, and Partners Group saw significant stock declines Friday. The sell-off reportedly reflects growing concerns about U.S. lending standards and potential credit market stress. Analysts suggest the situation highlights broader worries about leverage and credit quality in financial markets.

Market Turbulence Hits European Private Equity

Several of Europe’s prominent private markets firms experienced notable stock declines on Friday as concerns about U.S. lending standards reportedly spread across the Atlantic Ocean. According to reports, the sell-off reflects growing anxiety about potential stress in credit markets and its impact on financial institutions.

BusinessEconomy

European Private Equity Firms Face Sell-Off Amid Transatlantic Banking Concerns

European private markets giants including ICG, CVC Capital Partners, and Partners Group faced substantial stock declines Friday. The sell-off reportedly stems from growing concerns about U.S. banking sector lending standards and their potential impact on global credit markets, according to market analysts.

Transatlantic Financial Contagion Hits European Private Equity

Several of Europe’s prominent private credit firms experienced significant stock declines on Friday as concerns about U.S. banking sector stability spread across Atlantic markets, according to financial reports. The sell-off reportedly reflects growing investor anxiety about lending standards in American markets and their potential spillover effects on global financial institutions.