The polarizing and often misunderstood cryptoasset landscape has grown exponentially in recent years. This paper reviews some of the space’s pressing issues, considers cryptoassets in a portfolio setting, and offers some considerations of different implementation options.
October 2021
Now more than ever, we rely on high-speed internet to power our work and personal lives—but where does it come from? In this episode of Unseen Upside, we visit Cambridge Associates’ Minesh Mashru in Amsterdam to discuss digital infrastructure and the investments being made in fiber optic cables. We’ll also meet Simon Soder, Partner at […]
September 2021
Yes. Secondaries, the “yang” to the “yin” of primaries and an investment strategy nearly as old, are growing, particularly GP-led secondaries.
September 2021
Building a portfolio that incorporates both private equity and venture capital investments is not straightforward. It requires skill and discipline. In this paper, we review recent private investment performance, discuss how these investments have benefited institutional portfolios, and provide some high-level tips on how to build winning portfolios.
August 2021
In 2020, the Cambridge Associates LLC Developed Markets (ex US) Private Equity and Venture Capital (PE/VC) Index® returned 33.1% in USD terms. The index suffered in first quarter during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but recovered quickly and ended the year with the fourth-highest quarterly return since the inception of the benchmark. Because the […]
July 2021
In 2020, the US private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) indexes shook off first quarter declines to enjoy one of their best years ever, with returns in each quarter surpassing the previous one; for the year, the Cambridge Associates LLC US Private Equity Index® returned 27.8% and the Cambridge Associates LLC US Venture Capital Index® […]
July 2021
No, not yet, as just over 10% of last year’s performance was realized.
July 2021
The Cervasio family’s wealth was generated by their consulting business, which is now operated by the third generation. Today, an established family office oversees the wealth in accordance with strategic objectives set by the family board. CLIENT BRIEF Client: The Cervasio Family Office Source of wealth: Consulting business Situation: Seeking an advisor for US private […]
May 2021