Private equity
Private equity and venture capital investment can provide excellent returns, as specialist funds will invest in start-up ventures with the potential for high growth. Investors must be prepared to commit capital for the long term, however.
Articles
13/10/2005
Mid-Atlantic venture market looks better
Ask a seasoned private equity fund of funds manager how well his market performed last year, and more likely than not he'll look at you strangely.
22/09/2004
Introduction to Private Equity
Private equity investment is yet another means of diversifying your wealth, this time by investing in start-up and early stage companies that have yet to list publicly. Private equity managers are typically looking for companies with high growth prospects and a good product or service. They like firms with a competitive edge or unique selling point.
News
20/09/2006
Lime Rock closes fourth fund to target energy sector
Lime Rock, a private equity firm focusing on the energy sector, has announced the first and final closing of its fourth Lime Rock Partners fund, Lime Rock Partners IV, L.P., with $750 million in investor capital commitments.
14/08/2006
Eurekahedge launch global real estate private equity database
Eurekahedge, world's largest independent global alternative research firm, has launched an answer to global investor demand for real estate funds by constructing and placing a specialised private equity database, the Eurekahedge Global Private Equity Real Estate Fund Database and Directory.
09/08/2006
Private equity investors in Silicon Valley get the VentureChoice treatment
VentureChoice has told investors that the ACG Silicon Valley chapter has selected its services to help its members in exchanging private sector equity investment opportunities.
07/08/2006
Avista invests $50m in Celtique Energie Limited's natural resource development
Avista Capital Partners, an American private equity firm which invests in growth orientated energy, healthcare and media companies, has added a $50 million investment in Celtique Energie Limited to its investment portfolio.
21/12/2004
Mellon closes latest private equity fund with $56 million
Mellon Financial Corporation's Private Wealth Management group held its third and final closing on its most recent private equity fund.
