Why Ultra High Net Worth Investors and Family Offices Are Allocating Capital to Lower Middle Market Private Equity Funds in 2026

​Ultra-high-net-worth investors and family offices are increasingly looking beyond mega-funds in search of differentiated returns. In this webinar, Lateral Investment Management breaks down why lower middle-market private equity is emerging as a compelling allocation in 2026. We’ll explore structural market dislocations, attractive entry valuations, operational alpha opportunities, and how disciplined managers are capitalizing on overlooked businesses to generate durable, risk-adjusted returns in a more selective private markets environment.