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As high-growth innovation companies stay private longer (or permanently), many build material value in the private market. At current count, there are about 18,000 private companies generating $100M+ in revenue—compared to just 2,800 public companies. The depth of the private market makes alternative structures like venture capital compelling for individual investors. Learn how economics, regulations, and the pace of innovation have shaped this opportunity environment for individual investors and their advisors. #PrivateMarkets #AlternativeInvestments #WealthManagement #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #InvestmentStrategy #HNWI #PrivateMarkets #PortfolioDiversification #WealthManagement #AlternativeInvestments #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #FinancialPlanning #HNWI #InvestmentStrategy??

In recent years, the private capital landscape has diversified, creating new opportunities for growth beyond traditional private equity. Regulatory changes, economic uncertainty, and shifts in bank lending practices have prompted investors and founders to explore various ways to engage in the innovation economy. The evolution of private credit—particularly through direct lending—offers an additional path for entrepreneurs to access funding and for investors to build robust, diversified portfolios. As a result, private credit is currently one of the fastest-growing asset classes within private markets, providing a crucial financing pathway for businesses and compelling returns for investors. ?? 400% growth in private credit activity in recent years ?? 4,000+ private credit funds launched across the U.S. since 2010 For founders, private credit can be a practical, flexible, non-dilutive alternative to equity funding that can provide the capital needed to scale quickly. For wealth advisors and investors, it can be a source of steady income, consistent returns, and liquidity, making it a compelling solution for enhancing portfolio resilience. Even in an environment of market volatility, the rapid uptake of private credit highlights that we remain in a golden age of private market investing. Dive deeper into the rise of private credit in the 2024 State of Startups report. ?? https://buff.ly/3Z6PagA #PrivateCredit #AlternativeInvesting #PrivateMarkets #DirectLending #InvestmentStrategy #HNWInvesting #RIASolutions #PrivateEquity

In recent years, the private capital landscape has diversified, creating new opportunities for growth beyond traditional private equity. Regulatory changes, economic uncertainty, and shifts in bank lending practices have prompted investors and founders to explore various ways to engage in the innovation economy. The evolution of private credit—particularly through direct lending—offers an additional path for entrepreneurs to access funding and for investors to build robust, diversified portfolios. As a result, private credit is currently one of the fastest-growing asset classes within private markets, providing a crucial financing pathway for businesses and compelling returns for investors. ?? 400% growth in private credit activity in recent years ?? 4,000+ private credit funds launched across the U.S. since 2010 For founders, private credit can be a practical, flexible, non-dilutive alternative to equity funding that can provide the capital needed to scale quickly. For wealth advisors and investors, it can be a source of steady income, consistent returns, and liquidity, making it a compelling solution for enhancing portfolio resilience. Even in an environment of market volatility, the rapid uptake of private credit highlights that we remain in a golden age of private market investing. Dive deeper into the rise of private credit in the 2024 State of Startups report. ?? https://buff.ly/3Z6PagA #PrivateCredit #AlternativeInvesting #PrivateMarkets #DirectLending #InvestmentStrategy #HNWInvesting #RIASolutions #PrivateEquity

It's time for the annual Siggie Awards—named for Sig Mosley, the godfather of angel investing in Atlanta! This special event connects and celebrates the innovation and investment visionaries who make the Atlanta startup ecosystem exceptional. The 2024 Siggie Awards will be held on November 20th. Our own Tami McQueen, CMO of BIP Capital, will emcee this inspiring evening. ?? Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 ?? Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT ?? Venue: Emory University Goizueta Business School ?? Cost: $40 for guests ?? Register Now: https://buff.ly/3ArgnRD #SiggieAwards #AtlantaStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BIPVentures #Networking #AtlantaEvents

After a volatile few years, private market investments are signaling a return to balance. Between 2020 and 2022, low interest rates and a booming tech market drove funding to unprecedented highs. In 2023, we saw an overcorrection, along with rising rates and economic uncertainty. As of 2024, however, data like median post-valuations indicate we have come through the trough and are in the midst of recovery. ↘? 30% of deals in Q2 were flat or down rounds—the highest rate in a decade. While challenging, this correction indicates a healthy stabilization. ↗? Median post-money valuations in the U.S. and Southeast are climbing, showing investor interest in mature, proven companies. ?? Funds are flowing into later-stage companies with strong fundamentals, emphasizing investment in sectors and models with clear endurance. In the Southeast, check sizes have remained more consistent, showcasing a steady commitment to sustainable growth. ?? Read the BIP Ventures State of Startups in the Southeast report for more data about the recalibration. https://buff.ly/3AkIm5t #VentureCapital #PrivateMarkets #StartupFunding #EconomicOutlook #BIPVentures #StateofStartups #SOSU2024

It may seem ironic, but market uncertainty and regulatory shifts have been shown to lay a foundation for investment opportunities. The early 2000s offer a case in point. The U.S. was emerging from the dot-com crash, the Lost Decade, and the Global Financial Crisis. And in rapid order, Congress enacted Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, and the JOBS Act to stabilize financial systems and restore investor trust. While turbulent, the period ignited the growth of the private markets and widened access for individual investors to asset classes once reserved for institutions. Less than two decades later, the private market is a hotbed of value creation. Today, six times more companies are growing value in the private market than in the public market. The list of alternative asset types continues to lengthen. Entrepreneurs and individual investors have more ways than ever to meet their goals in the private markets. The caveat is this: the private markets are best for those with a long-term mindset. Alternatives require (and offer) time and diversification, which leads to compounding, an illiquidity premium, muted volatility, and other benefits that come from patience. And in most cases, absent a financial crisis, risk-adjusted returns tend to be positive over time. See how we got here and what history can teach about patience. ?? https://buff.ly/3C6xrwF #PrivateMarkets #AlternativeInvesting #HNWI #RIA #WealthManagement #InvestmentStrategy #Innovation

We are excited to announce that BIP Ventures, the North American-focused venture capital division of BIP Capital, has led a financing round for portfolio company Velocity Benefits, an AI-powered benefits enrollment platform. The funding will fuel Velocity's work to solve long-standing challenges in case building, data extraction, and client education within the benefits administration space. BIP Capital is committed to supporting forward-thinking companies that address real market needs, and we're happy to help Velocity scale its capabilities and innovative solutions. Read more about this exciting next chapter for Velocity Benefits ?? https://buff.ly/40ydpoX #BenefitsAdministration #AIFinance #BIPVentures #Innovation

For advisors and the investors they guide, private market alternatives offer several significant advantages that have made them essential additions to modern portfolios – if not the cornerstone of strategic wealth management. – They can help to mute volatility – They offer the potential to capture higher risk-adjusted returns than other asset classes – They are open to Accredited Investors, opening access to the private markets – They can align with long-term financial objectives Alternatives provide some of the best opportunities to participate in the innovation economy. Learn how from two of the foremost authorities in the space, Mark Flickinger and Phil Davidson of BIP Capital. Join the Webinar: "An Introduction to the Private Markets: How Investing in Alternative Assets Can Improve Portfolio Performance" ??? Tuesday, November 5th ? 10:00 a.m. ?? https://buff.ly/4hw8WsN

For advisors and the investors they guide, private market alternatives offer several significant advantages that have made them essential additions to modern portfolios – if not the cornerstone of strategic wealth management. – They can help to mute volatility – They offer the potential to capture higher risk-adjusted returns than other asset classes – They are open to Accredited Investors, opening access to the private markets – They can align with long-term financial objectives Alternatives provide some of the best opportunities to participate in the innovation economy. Learn how from two of the foremost authorities in the space, Mark Flickinger and Phil Davidson of BIP Capital. Join the Webinar: "An Introduction to the Private Markets: How Investing in Alternative Assets Can Improve Portfolio Performance" ??? Tuesday, November 5th ? 10:00 a.m. ?? https://buff.ly/4hw8WsN

For advisors and the investors they guide, private market alternatives offer several significant advantages that have made them essential additions to modern portfolios – if not the cornerstone of strategic wealth management. – They can help to mute volatility – They offer the potential to capture higher risk-adjusted returns than other asset classes – They are open to Accredited Investors, opening access to the private markets – They can align with long-term financial objectives Alternatives provide some of the best opportunities to participate in the innovation economy. Learn how from two of the foremost authorities in the space, Mark Flickinger and Phil Davidson of BIP Capital. Join the Webinar: "An Introduction to the Private Markets: How Investing in Alternative Assets Can Improve Portfolio Performance" ??? Tuesday, November 5th ? 10:00 a.m. ?? https://buff.ly/4hw8WsN