17 Mar 2026

Navigating Private Markets: Perspectives from PWN Members

Private markets continue to play an increasingly central role in how families of significant wealth deploy capital, access opportunities, and generate long-term returns.

Navigating Private Markets: Perspectives from PWN Members

To better understand how our Members are navigating this evolving landscape, PWN conducted a survey across its community of principals, CIOs, and next-generation investors.

This white paper brings together key insights from that survey — highlighting where capital is being allocated, how opportunities are accessed, and which themes are shaping investment thinking today. It also surfaces areas where Members are seeking deeper discussion, from liquidity and deal access to the impact of emerging technologies on private markets.

Together, these findings provide a grounded view of how experienced investors are approaching private markets — and where conversations, collaboration, and opportunities may evolve next.