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Thomson Reuters, the BVCA and EVCA react to Real Deals columnist Guy Fraser Sampson’s controversial attack on venture capital statistics.
Published Thursday, 09 September 2010.
Vital Statistics
With no one to speak for venture capital alone, and its cheerleaders keen to show good news to the detriment of accuracy, the industry is in grave danger of dying off unnoticed.
Published Thursday, 09 September 2010.
Tomorrow the world
Providing an international platform for portfolio companies could prove crucial to weathering the downturn and meeting investors’ return expectations.
Published Wednesday, 14 July 2010.
Breathing space
A security measure put in place during better economic times can help Spain to escape the risk of contagion from Greece’s troubles, says Professor José Martí Pellón of Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Published Wednesday, 30 June 2010.
Preferential treatment
Though often overlooked, preferred equity is a versatile alternative to junior debt facilities, allowing businesses a more flexible funding option that leaves no cash flow tied up in interest payments.
Published Thursday, 03 June 2010.
Pledging allegiance
Although topical, there is huge uncertainty about the nature of pledge arrangements, says Simon Goodworth of Covington & Burling.
Published Wednesday, 05 May 2010.
Leave it to the pros
The Growth Capital Fund could reverse Labour’s lamentable track record of private equity investing, but requires an experienced pair of hands if it is to have a significant impact.
Published Tuesday, 06 April 2010.
Debt to the world
As debt-for-equity swaps become more common, it is crucial that the process is fully understood, say Graham Stedman and Nicole Tumiati of Nabarro.
Published Tuesday, 06 April 2010.
Pension tension
Ballooning pension deficits, improved awareness of pension scheme trustees and the increasing powers of the Pensions Regulator mean that 2010 will be a tough year for corporate transactions.
Published Tuesday, 23 March 2010.
It’s not rocket science
The companies now most at risk of debt default were bought during buoyant economic conditions, in the misguided belief that times would never change.
Published Tuesday, 23 March 2010.
