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June 19, 2025
Harold Hofer

BlackRock's $400 Billion Bet on Alternatives

BlackRock’s $400 billion push into private credit, real estate, and other alternatives signals a major industry shift toward private markets for better returns and diversification. While BlackRock builds toward this future, Alture Funds is already there and offering direct, accessible exposure to high-quality private investments without the traditional barriers.

In a landmark shift that’s capturing the attention of global capital markets, BlackRock has announced an aggressive expansion into private markets, signaling what could be a turning point for the entire investment management industry. With plans to raise $400 billion by 2030 for investments in private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity, BlackRock is betting big on a future where alternatives play a central role in portfolio construction.

This isn’t just a tactical pivot—it’s a transformative strategy aimed at doubling the firm’s operating income and stock price over the next five years. In CEO Larry Fink’s words, the goal is to become a “do-everything” investment manager, meeting the needs of institutions and individuals alike by integrating public and private market solutions.

Why It Matters

Private markets—once the exclusive playground of institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals—are now becoming more accessible, and more central to long-term investment planning. They offer potential for enhanced returns, better diversification, and often lower correlation with traditional asset classes.

As the search for yield and stability intensifies in a world of volatile public markets, asset managers are racing to meet this demand. BlackRock’s recent acquisitions of Global Infrastructure Partners, HPS Investment Partners, and Preqin underscore the firm’s commitment to building a powerhouse in private infrastructure, private credit, and alternative data.

But while BlackRock is building toward this vision, some firms are already there.

Enter Alture Funds

At Alture Funds, we’re proud to already provide direct, immediate access to the same types of alternative investments BlackRock is now prioritizing—across private real estate, private credit, and other institutionally sourced opportunities.

What sets Alture apart is our ability to democratize access to these private strategies. Our platform bridges the gap between high-performing alternative investments and the growing pool of digital-native investors who want exposure beyond public markets—without the traditional barriers of entry.

Great Minds Think Alike

It’s validating to see the world’s largest asset manager align its future with a strategy we’ve believed in from day one. As BlackRock builds its private-markets colossus, we at Alture Funds are already living that future—delivering innovative access to private investments today.

If you're an investor looking to explore what’s next in alternatives, we invite you to experience the Alture Funds difference.

Visit alturefunds.com to learn more.

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