Market Outsiders

Why Private Markets Suddenly Want Your Money (October 8, 2025)

Management Consulted Season 3 Episode 11

Private markets are courting everyday investors. Why now, and what should you do about it?

In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the “retail revolution” in private investing, explaining why firms like Ares are turning to individuals and how private credit is reshaping access to capital.

You’ll learn:

  • Why private funds suddenly want retail investors
  • How private credit works (and why it’s booming)
  • The tradeoffs: liquidity, fees, and risk
  • Whether private assets belong in your 401(k)

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Timestamps:

  • 01:00 How Big Decisions Shape Long-Term Wealth
  • 03:57 What the “Retail Revolution” Really Means
  • 08:31 Why Wealthy Individuals Are Moving Into Private Markets
  • 14:24 The Private Credit Boom Explained
  • 18:34 Why Private Firms Need Retail Investors Now
  • 27:57 Diversification Risks in Public vs. Private Markets
  • 33:00 Takeaways: How to Start Small in Private Investing


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