Clarity in a Complex Asset Class

Private markets have historically been the domain of large institutional investors — pension funds, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices. The informational asymmetry between professionals and interested observers has been significant.

Zelqorim was founded to bridge that gap. We produce structured, independent research content that explains how private equity funds operate, how buyout transactions are structured, and what drives long-term performance in non-public company investments.

We do not offer investment advice. We do not sell financial products. We do not have commercial relationships with fund managers or advisors. Our information is published purely for educational and informational purposes.

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What We Stand For

Everything we publish is guided by a commitment to accuracy, independence, and accessibility.

Editorial Independence

Our research is not funded by, affiliated with, or influenced by any investment firm, fund manager, or financial institution. We maintain full editorial control.

Rigour and Accuracy

Every article and analysis we publish is grounded in publicly available data, industry-standard frameworks, and credible academic sources.

Accessible Knowledge

Private equity concepts can be complex. We write for a broad audience — from students and finance professionals to curious observers — using plain language without sacrificing depth.

No Commercial Agenda

Zelqorim does not sell services, accept advertising from financial firms, or recommend specific investments. Our sole purpose is education and information.

The People Behind Zelqorim

A small team of researchers and analysts with backgrounds across private equity, corporate finance, and financial journalism.

Marcus Holt

Marcus Holt

Head of Research

15 years in private equity fund analysis and LBO transaction advisory across North America and Western Europe.

Serena Valdez

Serena Valdez

Fund Strategy Analyst

Former LP relations consultant specialising in fund performance benchmarking and institutional investor education.

Oliver Krenn

Oliver Krenn

Market Intelligence

Covers buyout market trends, transaction data, and industry developments across global private capital markets.

2019
Year Founded
80+
Research Articles
12
Markets Covered
100%
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