Private Equity as an Asset Class

Private Equity as an Asset Class, Second Edition draws upon the authors 20+ years in private equity, providing an up to date, practical guide mastering the intricacies of this highly specialist asset class. Aimed equally at investors, professionals and business school students, it starts with such fundamental questions as "what is private equity?" and progresses to detailed analysis of venture and buyout returns. It has been fully revised and updated to reflect the many changes the industry has seen since the first edition published. The financial crisis has seen a transformation of the buyout industry and rendered older volumes obsolete.  This new book, which will be completely revised and include over 30% new material provides a fully up to date reference for the private equity investor.  As well as comprehensive coverage of the burgeoning 'secondaries' market, it will cover in detail growth capital and development capital, both of which are central to the explosion of deals taking place in emerging markets.  The book will also take readers though the entire fundraising process and a look at how the financial crisis has affected the industry, and where it is likely to go from here.  Private Equity and the Financial crisis - NEW What is Private Equity? Private Equity Returns - The Basics. The Fundraising process - NEW Growth Capital - NEW Development Capital - NEW Buyout - REVISED How to Analyse Buyouts. - REVISED Buyout Returns - REVISED Venture Capital - REVISED How to Analyse Venture - REVISED Venture Returns - REVISED Secondaries - NEW Due Diligence - REVISED Planning your Investment Programme.