Oddo BHF AM says investors shift to private tech as startups stay private longer
Bitget2026/10/09 12:19Oddo BHF Asset Management flagged a shift in tech value creation toward private markets as companies stay private longer. It cited S&P 500 annual returns of 10.8% since 2015, dominated by mega-cap technology stocks. Private markets now fund late-stage growth, with OpenAI raising nearly $200 billion while remaining private. It said tech firms often stay private about 12 years, versus roughly five years in earlier decades. The analysis pointed to illiquidity risk, valuation volatility, and wide dispersion in outcomes across companies and managers. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Oddo Bhf Asset Management SAS published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 09, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
- Oddo BHF Asset Management flagged a shift in tech value creation toward private markets as companies stay private longer.
- It cited S&P 500 annual returns of 10.8% since 2015, dominated by mega-cap technology stocks.
- Private markets now fund late-stage growth, with OpenAI raising nearly $200 billion while remaining private.
- It said tech firms often stay private about 12 years, versus roughly five years in earlier decades.
- The analysis pointed to illiquidity risk, valuation volatility, and wide dispersion in outcomes across companies and managers.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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