By Asset Allocator Journal Staff
MedTech Dive reports that medtech venture funding grew in Q1 despite a drop in deal volume, as larger investments flowed into diagnostics and AI-driven devices. Most capital went to later-stage companies, with early-stage deals declining. The data, drawn from PitchBook, shows a trend toward concentrated, high-value funding.
According to Advisor Perspectives, the Richmond Fed manufacturing survey remained weak in June, with activity levels broadly unchanged and regional firms still reporting limited order growth. New orders and shipments declined modestly, with firms citing demand uncertainty and supply issues. Future expectations remained subdued across the region.
WealthManagement.com reports that Fidelity launched its first custom model portfolio with private market exposure, including allocations to private equity and credit. The strategy uses Fidelity’s platform to offer institutional-style access to alternatives. It marks an expansion of private asset offerings to retail-oriented clients.
Advisor Perspectives notes that U.S. household net worth fell in Q1 2025, primarily due to stock market declines. Losses in financial assets outweighed gains in real estate, leading to a net wealth drop. The impact varied by demographic group, with some segments more exposed to equity market shifts.
The Financial Times details Germany’s plan to invest €500 billion in infrastructure, focusing heavily on rail. The initiative includes building new high-speed lines, upgrading existing tracks, and deploying digital signal systems. It is part of a national push to modernize transport and stimulate growth.
Business Matters Magazine reports that this year’s increase in Wimbledon prize money is expected to significantly raise tax receipts for HMRC. Higher payouts in both singles categories will be taxed at source, contributing to the UK’s public revenues. Organizers cited performance-based equity as the reason for the hike.
Advisor Perspectives describes how Juniper Square, a private capital software provider, is expanding its footprint by serving GPs with tools for fundraising, investor reporting, and compliance. Adoption has grown amid increased demand for operational infrastructure in private equity. The firm benefits from the broader rise in private capital markets.
Business Matters Magazine also covers a legal challenge by UK farmers over the government’s inheritance tax reforms. A group is seeking judicial review, alleging insufficient consultation regarding changes that affect farmland and family business transfers. They aim to delay the policy pending broader input.
