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The Strangest Problem in Finance Right Now Private equity firms have more money than ever. In 2025, financial sponsors made up 35% of all global mergers and acquisitions. That is the highest share in a decade. PE funds entered 2026 with record levels of dry powder—committed capital that has not yet been deployed. So why is the deal count at its lowest level since 2023? That is the question every family office, PE firm, VC, and angel investor needs to answer. Because the answe

The Master Collective, the AI-powered private capital platform, today announced a strategic Global Partnership with the Global Family Office Investment Summit (GFOIS), a premier organization that connects the world’s most influential family offices and institutional investors. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in The Master Collective’s mission to bring unprecedented precision and efficiency to the deployment of private capital in the high-growth sectors of Fin

The global venture capital landscape is dominated by a select group of firms that wield extraordinary influence through their capital deployment, portfolio success, and network effects. These powerhouses span North America, Europe, and Asia, collectively shaping the trajectory of innovation across technology, healthcare, fintech, and emerging sectors. Largest Firms by Assets Under Management SoftBank Vision Fund stands as the world's largest technology-focused investment fun