
3 Trends Shaping the Future of Tech Venture Capital in Asia
By Alec Tseung
Asia is one of the hottest venture markets in the world right now. Find out what savvy investors must understand about this culturally and economically diverse region in order to succeed.
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Communicating With Investors: Best Practices for Startups
By Christopher Holloway
Investors aren’t patrons—they’re business partners, and startups should treat them as such. Regular updates and the occasional call for advice go a long way toward optimizing the relationship.
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The State of Private Equity in 2020
By Natasha Ketabchi
The state of global private equity in 2020 is complex, mainly due to economic activity drastically contracting since the second quarter. Many businesses are on the brink of collapse. In these extraordinary times, what are the main challenges that private equity funds face?
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Five Steps to Success: A Private Equity Fundraising Checklist
By Frank Elvinger
Raising money as a new private equity fund manager can be a daunting task. Breaking down the tasks into a checklist is an effective way of building a compelling and consistent investment strategy.
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Why Investors Are Choosing Independent Sponsor Models vs. Traditional PE Funds
By Pierre-Alexandre Heurtebize
For investors fed up with private equity management fees on uncommitted capital, the independent sponsor model might be the answer. Pierre-Alexandre Heurtebize demystifies the growing model, analyzing the pros and cons from the perspective of investors as well as investee companies.
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How Freelance Private Equity Consultants Unlock Shareholder Value
By Natasha Ketabchi
How can PE funds effectively deploy $1.5 trillion in dry powder? One solution: outsource certain types of work to high-quality freelance private equity consultants. Consultants can enhance a PE team’s firepower both internally and externally.
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Complex but Integral: An Overview of Real Estate Waterfalls
By Aaleem Jiwa
Waterfalls are an integral part of real estate investment terms, dictating the hierarchy of how cash is distributed to investors and the transaction’s sponsors. When structured correctly---with aligned incentives---they ensure that the deal is set up to achieve outsize success.
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All in the Family - A Guide to Family Offices
By Greg Barasia, CFA
Family Offices are becoming increasingly popular and prominent in investment circles. Their rise is due to changing economic conditions and the increased flexibility and control that families wish to exert with their capital.
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Paying It Forward: Understanding Leveraged Buyouts
By Martin Kemeny
Leveraged buyouts are among the most mythical, and highly-touted transactions on Wall Street. Yet, their success is predicated on successful comprehension of a business’ potential and negotiating the right terms for a deal
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