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The number of public companies has been shrinking , sending investors looking for diversification in the private markets. But as the lines become blurred between public and private markets, do the potential benefits outweigh the risks?

CNBC's 15th annual Delivering Alpha investor summit last month brought together some of the biggest names in investing to answer some of the top questions surrounding the alternatives industry.

Here are the highlights from our conversations with General Atlantic Chairman and CEO Bill

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