In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword — it’s reshaping the venture capital (VC) landscape. AI is now a driving force in how VCs discover, evaluate, and scale startup investments. From automating due diligence to identifying promising founders through predictive analytics, AI is bringing speed, accuracy, and intelligence to every stage of the VC process.

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By Evan Vitale — Financial Advisor to Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Hedge Funds

In today’s investment landscape, the lines between private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) can appear blurred — especially to new fund managers, investors or those navigating alternative investments for the first time. Yet as we move through 2025, the distinctions between these two powerful sectors have not only remained, but in many ways, grown more defined.

Private Equity vs Venture Capital in 2025 Evan Vitale Explains the Key Differences Fund Managers Must Know

As the global financial landscape adjusts to a new normal marked by sustained higher interest rates, private equity firms are facing unprecedented challenges — and opportunities. In this environment, long-standing strategies are being re-evaluated, exit timelines extended, and operational value creation prioritized over leverage-fueled growth. At the center of this transformation is Evan Vitale, who offers a timely and expert breakdown of how the private equity industry is navigating the complex realities of 2025.

Private Equity in a High-Rate World Evan Vitale Explores Strategies, Exit Shifts, and Value Creation in 2025

In 2025, private credit has catapulted from the fringes of Wall Street into the mainstream of institutional investment portfolios. Once seen as a niche alternative, this asset class is now a cornerstone of capital allocation, offering yield, flexibility, and resilience in an increasingly complex global economy. EvanVitale, a CPA with extensive experience working with hedge funds, private equity firms, and venture capital firms, offers expert insight into why private credit is experiencing explosive growth—and what this shift means for fund managers, investors, and the broader financial ecosystem.

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Evan Vitale was born and raised in Marlboro, New Jersey. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Business Law from the University of Miami. Evan is currently a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Evan currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada where he is the CFO of a private equity fund. Prior to becoming CFO, Evan was a Vice President at SoftBank. Prior to SoftBank, Evan was a Vice President within the Alternative Investment Services group of BNY Mellon and provided accounting services to hedge funds and private equity funds. Prior to becoming a Vice President Evan was a Manager and previously an Accountant at BNY Mellon. In his spare time, Evan participates in many athletic activities and is a very avid hockey and baseball player and fan.

Evan Vitale is committed to quality and client satisfaction. His professional services are designed to provide reliable, cost-effective solutions to the challenges facing your business. If you’re looking for a friendly accountant with a dedication to client satisfaction, contact Evan today.

In terms of public accounting, Evan will attest to the quality and necessity of your disclosures and ensure your financial statements are free from errors and conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Evan is also an excellent and prompt communicator.  Working with him is like having your own private part-time CFO.  You’ll be ready should you ever be audited, and Evan can represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service.

Private Equity vs Venture Capital in 2025 Evan Vitale Explains the Key Differences Fund Managers Must Know

Evan Vitale (CPA)

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