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Clockwork’s Summer Solstice Report is out.
A high-signal briefing for a fractured market, our latest report decodes how allocators are navigating 2H 2025.
Same players, same playbook?
With tensions cooling between the U.S. and China (for now), it’s the perfect moment to pause and study a pattern we’ve seen before - same countries, same presidents, nearly the same script.
ALT The 2025 U.S.-China trade conflict mirrors the 2018 crisis, focusing on high-tech sectors. Global supply chains are shifting, and investment strategies must adapt to geopolitical nuances and structural changes.
Here's our latest infographic breaking down the rise of GP-led transactions pricing trends across Buyout, Venture, and Infrastructure, and more.
In 2024, the secondary market hit a record $152B, with GP-led deals accounting for nearly half of total volume. As investors chase liquidity and GPs seek more control over fund life cycles, secondaries are becoming a core portfolio strategy.
Alts Are the New Black
It’s no secret that the world’s top investors have moved far beyond the old 60/40 stock/bond portfolio.
That’s why we put together a fresh primer on alternatives — what they are, why they matter, and how to build smarter private portfolios.
Our team at Clockwork dug into the data, the history, and the current policy shifts to trace a century-old pattern that might just be repeating itself. This isn’t just theory—it’s a macro backdrop that could define the next few years.
Continuation Funds: Why GPs Are Doubling Down on Their Best Bets
Private equity managers are increasingly turning to continuation funds to extend their hold on high-performing assets—giving LPs liquidity options while doubling down on their best investments.
Climate tech has outpaced VC activity in recent years, but 2024 brought new challenges—regulatory shifts, funding slowdowns, and shorter cash fluxes for startups.
Yet, with a projected 25% CAGR through 2029 and strong policy support in regions like the EU, opportunities remain.
2025 is shaping up to be one of the most uncertain years in recent memory—but that doesn’t mean opportunity disappears.
Despite market challenges, alternative investments remain in high demand as capital seeks outsized returns.
