We improve public understanding of the role of private capital in the global economy. Academic and industry experts work together to generate new knowledge about private capital markets based on objective academic research.
This research symposium returns in-person to the University of Oxford, and brings together leading professionals and academics to focus on global issues in private equity.
We are pleased to announce our inaugural Boston event: IPC Current Issues in Alternatives Symposium on Tuesday, April 29th. This event will explore a broad range of pressing topics in alternatives and their implications for investors.
 

Latest Research

Do Public Equities Span Private Equity Returns?

April 10, 2025

We characterize the factors common between public and private equity (PE) returns as well as the factors specific to private and public returns, respectively. Using a comprehensive dataset of PE funds and recent advances... More

Risk-Adjusted Performance of Private Funds: What Do We Know?

March 26, 2025

In this IPC white paper, we examine the historical risk-adjusted performance of private funds across diverse asset classes and geographies using the most comprehensive and current dataset to date. More

Optimal Hedge Fund Allocation

March 14, 2025

This study addresses the optimal asset allocation problem for investors managing a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and hedge funds. Significant allocations to hedge funds may be justified due to their diversification benefits, even when hedge funds generate minimal or no alpha. More

Recent News & Media

What Investors Need to Know to Value Private Portfolios: Interview with IPC’s Greg Brown

April 25, 2025

Gregory Brown, Research Director for the Institute for Private Capital and Professor of Finance at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School recently spoke with CIO Magazine Executive Editor Amy Resnick about his research and what investors should know when valuing illiquid assets. More