Private Wealth Investors Shift Toward Venture Capital and Growth Strategies
Event summary
- 86% of private wealth professionals plan to increase private market investments in 2026, with portfolio optimization as the top motivator.
- Venture Capital & Growth emerged as the leading strategy for 2026, with 47% of respondents planning to increase allocations.
- 83% of respondents view private market risk/reward as similar or better than public markets.
- Hamilton Lane's Evergreen Platform manages $15 billion in AUM as of November 30, 2025.
The big picture
Private wealth investors are increasingly turning to private markets, particularly Venture Capital & Growth, to optimize portfolios and achieve higher risk-adjusted returns. This shift reflects a broader industry trend toward viewing private markets through a more sophisticated risk-reward lens, driven by the need for diversification and access to innovative, high-growth private companies. Hamilton Lane's survey results underscore the growing importance of private markets in wealth management strategies, with $1.0 trillion in assets under management and supervision as of September 30, 2025.
What we're watching
- Allocation Shifts
- How the pace of increased allocations to Venture Capital & Growth will affect overall private market diversification.
- Risk Perception
- Whether the nuanced view of private market risk/reward will sustain investor confidence amid market volatility.
- Educational Initiatives
- The impact of client education on boosting interest and participation in private markets.
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