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On the Challenges and Opportunities we see in Private Equity in the Middle East (MENA) Region
Private equity in the MENA region is a relatively new phenomenon, although it has been an attractive funding avenue for international firms for decades. Since the oil shock of the 1970s, petrodollars have found their way back into the West, often as investments in private equity funds. The invest...
Read MoreOn the Challenges and Opportunities we see in China
The practice of doing business in China has come into question early this year. The disputes between Google Inc. and the Chinese government have been one factor; others have included the continued concerns raised in the West about China’s currency policy, and in China about Western financial polic...
Read MoreOn the Challenges and Opportunities we see When Investing in Rollups
For all those not familiar with rollups….. A rollup is a technique used by investors where multiple small companies in the same market are acquired and merged. The principal aim of a rollup is to reduce costs through economies of scale. Rollups also have the effect of increasing the valuation mult...
Read MoreOur Thoughts regarding New Exit Strategies for Today's Venture Capitalists
It is a fact that venture capitalism today is not what it used to be. The bountiful returns of the dotcom years are long gone and venture capital (VC) firms are now struggling to exit their investments via initial public offerings (IPOs) or mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Also, a new regulatory ...
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