Non-venture capital private equity funds (PEs) have become increasingly interested in investing in entrepreneurial firms. We investigate how PEs invest and perform in comparison to VCs, and the implication of PEs’ participation on ventures. We show that PEs are more likely to invest in...

Non-venture capital private equity funds (PEs), such as growth and expansion funds, and buyout funds, have become increasingly interested in investing in entrepreneurial firms, which have traditionally been an investment territory of venture capital funds (VCs). We investigate how PEs invest and...

This paper tests the idea that financial regulation can impact performance persistence in the context of the hedge fund industry in 48 countries over the years 1994-2008. The data show evidence of three types of regulation influencing performance persistence: (1) minimum capital restrictions,...

This paper tests the idea that financial regulation can impact performance persistence in the context of the hedge fund industry in 48 countries over the years 1994-2008. The data show evidence of three types of regulation influencing performance persistence: (1) minimum capital restrictions,...

type="main" <p>We examine how Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) contracts allocate contingent cash flow rights between investors and issuers and the role of placement agents in PIPE contract design. Issuers advised by expert agents agree to more investor-friendly terms than issuers advised...</p>

This paper tests the idea that financial regulation can impact performance persistence in the context of the hedge fund industry in 48 countries over the years 1994–2008. The data show evidence of three types of regulation influencing performance persistence: (1) minimum capital restrictions,...