Mike Didymus - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Senior private equity and venture capital senior reporter for AltAssets, but do not judge them based on the (poor) quality of my tweets. AltAssets FC dynamo.

Content

Total articles 9715

• Kickstarter unveils “tools creators have been asking for” for 2025 as it looks to fight off rising Gamefound challenge

  By Mike Didymus Verified|boardgamewire.comCrowdfunding giant Kickstarter is bringing in new pledge management and pay-in-installments options this year amid increasing competition from rival platforms such as Gamefound. Kickstarter remains top dog in tabletop game crowdfunding, with about $220m of project funding last year – although that figure has fallen for three years in a row, and is well down on the record $270m the platform recorded in 2021.

  By Mike Didymus Verified · 0

  Feb. 11, 2025

• Blackstone already near fifth Tac Opps fund launch as predecessor vehicle nears $10bn

  By Mike Didymus Verified|AltAssetsVerifiedBlackstone is already nearing the launch of its fifth Tactical Opportunities fund, despite still being in the market rai If you would like to access this article you must become a Premium Subscriber. Premium subscribers receive complete access to our daily breaking news, premium stories, weekly Fundraising & IR Review, Knowledge Bank and LP profiles - all which are accessible via our mobile platform.

  By Mike Didymus Verified · AltAssets

  Feb. 03, 2025

• Huge demand sees Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth soar to top of new owner rankings in October | BGG Stats

  By Mike Didymus Verified|boardgamewire.comMassive demand for 7 Wonders Duel re-implementation Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth saw the two-player strategy game pick up more than 7,300 new registered owners on BoardGameGeek in October – roughly double the usual total for the most-added game in a month.

  By Mike Didymus Verified · 0

  Nov. 20, 2024

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Company Info

AltAssets

AltAssets Private Equity News is a London-based information and networking platform established in 2000, focusing on the global private equity, venture capital, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. As a subsidiary of Investor Networks Ltd, it is supported by experienced private equity investors and financial media specialists. The platform provides independent news, analysis, and market insights, serving as a vital resource for limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs). With 450,000 monthly users across 150 countries, AltAssets emphasizes connecting institutional investors with fund managers through its content and events. It offers daily updates, sector reports, and in-depth analysis on private equity trends, as well as hosts invitation-only forums that feature high-profile speakers and focus on various investment sectors. The company primarily serves institutional investors, fund managers, and industry professionals, facilitating long-term investment partnerships in niche areas.