Investors in AIFs: Include pension funds, insurance companies, endowment funds, investment banks, family offices, HNIs, and fund managers.
Venture Capital: Direct investment in start-ups or early-stage companies with high growth potential but high risk due to complex technologies.
Private Equity: Investments in unlisted companies, often later-stage, including buyouts or leveraged buyouts for higher returns.
Hedge Funds: Pooled vehicles investing in diverse assets like derivatives, using complex strategies and leverage, taking long and short positions.
Real Estate Investments: Involve financing large projects or REITs, which offer cash flow from rent-yielding properties but carry market and illiquidity risks.