The existence of a certification role for venture capitalist involvement at IPO has been extensively studied in the US market. These studies, however, have barely scratched the surface of establishing the constituents of any certification benefit of venture capitalist involvement with their...

Purpose – This paper aims to present reflections on the frustrations of working in the modern business office setting. Design/methodology/approach – This is a fictional poem. Findings – The poem reveals that the accumulation of relatively minor irritants, distractions and frustrations can...

Fear of private equity (PE) firms 'putting lipstick on the pig' when divesting investee companies is common in the IPO investor market. PE firms wishing to maximise their exit value showcase investee companies in the best possible light. While PE firms are thought to add considerable value to...