In this paper we build an index of value for venture capital. Our approach overcomes the problems of intermittent, infrequent pricing of private company deals by using a repeat valuation model to build the index, and it corrects for selection bias in the reporting of values. We use a unique data...

Purpose This paper aims to present a model of how incentives enhance competitive advantage by improving the sourcing, development and leveraging of firm capabilities. Design/methodology/approach The author first reviews the key findings of prominent academic and managerial papers on capability...

Purpose – Developing economies that are subject to global influences, such as through exposure to global product, labor and capital markets, may be expected to practice higher standards of corporate governance (CG) than less globalized developing economies. This paper seeks to understand the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the trends and contribution of private equity (PE) investors in real estate development in India because the real estate sector in India had witnessed significant investments from PE firms in recent years. Design/methodology/approach – The...

Purpose – This paper aims to identify the effectiveness of private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) funds in promoting best practices of corporate governance in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) committed to PE/VC partnerships, in an institutional environment characterized by ownership...

Purpose – Describe an important recent enforcement action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding expense allocations by private equity funds. Design/methodology/approach – Discusses a recent enforcement action by the SEC regarding a registered investment adviser’s...

Purpose To review and analyze the key structural considerations secondaries funds and funds of funds must consider when negotiating credit facilities secured by limited partnership (LP) interests. Design/methodology/approach This article provides an overview of the primary issues that arise with...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explain various regulatory risks and problem areas facing private equity firms and to recommend compliance policies and procedures to minimize those risks. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explains several problem areas that have been the...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the impact of foreign venture capital (VC)/private equity (PE) ownership and other types of foreign investors on the access to external finance, in terms of credit provision, by the independent high-tech small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the...