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Beyond the J Curve: Managing a Portfolio of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds
Thomas Meyer
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Description for Beyond the J Curve: Managing a Portfolio of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds
Hardcover. In recent times, venture capital and private equity funds have become household names, but so far little has been written for the investors in such funds, the so--called limited partners. There is far more to the management of a portfolio of venture capital and private equity funds than usually perceived. Series: Wiley Finance Series. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 810.
In recent times, venture capital and private equity funds have become household names, but so far little has been written for the investors in such funds, the so-called limited partners. There is far more to the management of a portfolio of venture capital and private equity funds than usually perceived. Beyond the J Curve describes an innovative toolset for such limited partners to design and manage portfolios tailored to the dynamics of this market place, going far beyond the typical and often-simplistic recipe to 'go for top quartile funds'.
In recent times, venture capital and private equity funds have become household names, but so far little has been written for the investors in such funds, the so-called limited partners. There is far more to the management of a portfolio of venture capital and private equity funds than usually perceived. Beyond the J Curve describes an innovative toolset for such limited partners to design and manage portfolios tailored to the dynamics of this market place, going far beyond the typical and often-simplistic recipe to 'go for top quartile funds'.
Beyond the J Curve provides the answers to key questions, ... Read more
- Why 'top-quartile' promises should be taken with a huge pinch of salt and what it takes to select superior fund managers?
- What do limited partners need to consider when designing and managing portfolios?
- How one can determine the funds' economic value to help addressing the questions of 'fair value' under IAS 39 and 'risk' under Basel II or Solvency II?
- Why is monitoring important, and how does a limited partner manage his portfolio?
- How the portfolio's returns can be improved through proper liquidity management and what to consider when over-committing?
- And, why uncertainty rather than risk is an issue and how a limited partner can address and benefit from the fast changing private equity environment?
Beyond the J Curve takes the practitioner's view and offers private equity and venture capital professionals a comprehensive guide making high return targets more realistic and sustainable. This book is a must have for all parties involved in this market, as well as academic and students.
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Series
Wiley Finance Series
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470011980
SKU
V9780470011980
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About Thomas Meyer
About the authors DR THOMAS MEYER studied computer science at the Bundeswehr Universität in Munich followed by doctoral studies at the University of Trier. He also holds an MBA from the London Business School. After 12 years in the German Air Force he worked for the German insurance group Allianz AG in Corporate Finance and M&A with ... Read more
Reviews for Beyond the J Curve: Managing a Portfolio of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds
"...highlights why limited partners are bad performers and provides guidance for investments..." (Financial Times, 1st August 05) "...an interesting book on a fascinating subject" (Professional Investor, Dec/Jan 05/06)