Insights

Research, commentary & notes

How we think about markets and managers — from deep private-markets research to monthly reflections and current positioning. Written by the Das Family Office Investment Office for accredited investors.

Research & primers
Private Markets · Primer

What Actually Predicts Returns in PE, Venture & Private Debt

The empirical factors that genuinely move fund outcomes across private equity, venture capital and private debt — and how much the evidence supports each.

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Year in Review

Best Alternative Funds of 2025

The private-market funds that actually delivered — measured by real, cash-backed returns rather than paper marks, with the story behind each.

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Market commentary
Monthly

Market Reflections

Our regular commentary on markets, macro and portfolio positioning as conditions evolve.

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Positioning

Tactical Positions

Where we currently lean across asset classes, and the thinking behind those tilts.

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