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Increasing Stakes in Private Equity
Pension funds have invested billions of dollars in private equity since the early 1980s. Since then, they have steadily increased portfolio allocations to private equity – doubling in…
Private Equity Drives Growth in Yale’s Endowment
A recent article in the Yale Daily News highlights the importance of private equity to Yale’s endowment. According to the story, the Yale Investment Committee released a report indicating its intention to…Read more about Private Equity Drives Growth in Yale’s Endowment
Private Equity Backing Can Boost Firms’ Performance
From Business Finance: “Venture Capital and Private Equity Backing Can Boost Firms’ Performance” by Karen M. Kroll Small- and mid-size businesses that receive financing from venture capital or…Read more about Private Equity Backing Can Boost Firms’ Performance
Private Equity Performance Continues to Outpace Public Market Returns
Bailey: “Investors saw big swings in public markets over the past five years, with the S&P 500 losing more than half of its value and then doubling again. …Read more about Private Equity Performance Continues to Outpace Public Market Returns
New Pepperdine Study: Private Equity Investments Grow Revenue and Employment
Businesses Backed by Private Equity and Venture Capital Funding Have Significantly Stronger Sales and Job Growth Media contacts: T.J. Becker at (269)445-4257 or tjbecker@lowe.org Douglass Gore at (310)568-5580 or Douglass.Gore@pepperdine.edu…Read more about New Pepperdine Study: Private Equity Investments Grow Revenue and Employment
PE Index: Private Equity Activity Falls in Q3, but Remains Above 2008-09 Levels
Bailey: “Private equity investment topped $59 billion for the quarter- showing consistent pace of investment and the industry’s place as a driving force for economic activity.” The Private…Read more about PE Index: Private Equity Activity Falls in Q3, but Remains Above 2008-09 Levels