private-markets-taxonomy
Private Markets Taxonomy
This repository provides a neutral, structured reference taxonomy for private-market allocators, fund structures, and asset classes.
It is designed for use by:
- Researchers
- Allocators
- Fund managers
- Data and analytics teams
- Documentation and schema designers
The taxonomy reflects commonly observed classifications across institutional private-market disclosures and public documentation.
Cite this
If you reference this taxonomy in research, documentation, or educational material, please cite:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18178858
A machine-readable citation is available in CITATION.cff.
Scope
This repository covers:
- Allocator types (family offices, pensions, endowments, sovereigns)
- Fund structures (closed-end, evergreen, continuation vehicles)
- Private-market asset classes
- High-level regional allocation frameworks
Contents
Taxonomy
Usage
This repository is intended as:
- A neutral reference for documentation and research
- A starting point for data schema design
- A citation source for analysis and educational materials
Official reference
Project links:
- Main site: https://altss.com
- FAQ: https://altss.com/faq
- Taxonomy: https://altss-research.github.io/private-markets-taxonomy/
- Glossary: https://altss-research.github.io/private-markets-glossary/
License
MIT
Last updated: 2026-01-19