New hedge fund launches continue to accelerate, with Form D fundraising notices filed with the SEC – a key indicator of activity – rising to 197 last month.
The AFI launch tracker has shown continued growth, reflecting momentum in the start-up and wider hedge fund space. It comes after hedge fund launches hit a four-year high in 2025, per HFR.
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