private capital
Coverage of private capital in the Nexus archive.
- Private capital misses out as IPO and deal boom lifts Wall Street banks
Private capital is not benefiting from the current IPO and deal boom that is boosting Wall Street banks, marking a reversal from recent years when the sector was considered more resilient to market changes.
- Cold War 2.0 Will Be Won by Private Capital
The article argues that Cold War 2.0 is already underway and centered on private-sector competition in areas like capital markets, technology, and supply chains. China leverages state-backed investments (e.g., Belt and Road Initiative) to gain strategic advantages, while the West must respond with innovative private capital and free-market solutions to secure economic and national security.
- How business ownership is once again becoming a family affair
A growing share of businesses among wealthy Americans is being inherited rather than purchased, reflecting a broader wealth transfer as $36 trillion to $124 trillion in assets shifts to younger generations. Bank of America’s 2026 Private Bank Study shows 23% of businesses will be inherited, up from 5% in 2022, with factors including private capital growth, tax policies, and wealth concentration driving the trend.
- Defense Business Brief: A radar-maker’s answer to the drone boom; the Army’s private capital appetite; One lawmaker’s caution for contractors
A radar-maker is addressing the drone boom with new solutions, the Army is seeking private capital investments, and a lawmaker has expressed caution regarding contractors in defense business.
- Europe’s climate goals need companies that can help close its clean technology gap, analysis suggests [Advocacy Lab]
An analysis by Amazon highlights the need for private capital to scale emerging technologies and deploy low-carbon solutions, aiming to help Europe meet its climate goals and enhance the competitiveness of its companies.
- PAG on Private Capital in Asia
Chris Gradel, CEO & Co-Founder of PAG, discussed private capital, liquidity, and Asia investment opportunities with Bloomberg’s David Ingles at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. The conversation focused on private capital and investment trends in Asia.
- T.N. government’s decision to shelve smart meters project a grave mistake: BJP
The Tamil Nadu government's decision to halt the smart meters project is criticized as a grave mistake by the BJP. Narayanan Thirupathy stated that the project would have been supported by loans, grants from central government agencies, and private capital.
- Education Department Pushes Faster College Mergers
The US Education Department claims hundreds of colleges face financial distress, with many unlikely to survive the decade. Under Secretary Nicholas Kent advocates for accelerating college mergers, supporting private capital's role, and implementing AI-driven efficiencies to reduce student and family costs.