The Reading List

What I'd bookmark if I followed private markets full time.

The books give you the 3,000-year view. These are the sources I trust for what's happening right now — the publications, newsletters, and research desks worth your inbox.

The Essential Ten
1

Alt Goes Mainstream★ Top Pick

Probably the best single resource at the intersection of private markets and wealth management.

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2

Private Equity International

Institutional private equity news — fundraising, LPs, and GPs.

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3

PitchBook News & Analysis

Data-driven coverage of PE, VC, M&A, private credit, and valuations.

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4

Secondaries Investor

The leading publication covering the secondaries market.

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5

Private Debt Investor

The premier publication for private credit and direct lending.

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6

Moonfare Blog

Great educational articles on evergreen funds and democratized private markets.

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7

Goldman Sachs Insights

High-quality macro and alternatives research.

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8

Institutional Investor

Covers pensions, endowments, OCIOs, and institutional alternatives.

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9

The Drawdown

Excellent coverage of private equity, venture, and dealmaking.

Read The Drawdown →
10

Axios Pro — Deals

Fast daily updates on M&A, PE, venture, and fundraising.

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From the Managers · Research Desks Worth Following

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