How Harvard tripped on its investments
Forbes has an interesting article on the performance of Harvard Management Co., the subsidiary that invests the institution’s money. Desperate for cash, Harvard Management went to outside money managers begging…
Videos from The Deal’s Distressed Investing Conference
The Deal has an interesting set of videos from its recently organized Distressed Investing Conference in Las Vegas here. Here is a sample featuring Michael Heisley of The Heico Companies…
Abu Dhabi replacing Dubai?
The NYT DealBook has an interesting post on how Abu Dhabi is making bold moves formerly associated with fellow Emirate Dubai. Twin deals initiated out of Abu Dhabi on Monday…
Interview with N. Ram of The Hindu
ContentSutra has an interview with N. Ram, the editor-in-chief of the The Hindu newspaper. The interview is especially interesting in the context of how newspapers – including The New York…
Throwing Good Money After Bad – Illustration
The TARP, in Pictures Publish at Scribd or explore others: Humor Creative Writing tarp Arun Natarajan is the Founder & CEO of Venture Intelligence, the leading provider of information and…
Is the PE fee structure set for decline?
In the PE industry, a 2% management fee and a 20% “carry” (the so called and “2 and 20” or 2/20) seemed set in stone. . Until 2008. According to…
Institutional investors to cut down on equity?
In an article for Business Standard, Akash Prakash of Amansa Capital points out the surprising “lack of debate on the poor returns delivered by global equities over the last decade”.…
Recession triggers rethink on renewable energy
At $145 to an oil barrel, Renewable Energy was a favorite theme among investors. But what when oil languishes at $45? Knowledge@Wharton provides the take of various energy industry players…
Emerging Markets PE Funds raise record $67-B in ’08
Extracts from an EMPEA press release Bucking global trends, 210 private equity funds focused on emerging markets raised a record-breaking US$66.5 billion in 2008, a 12% increase over the US$59…
K@W interview with CEO of Sutherland
Knowledge@Wharton has an audio interview with Dilip R. Vellodi, CEO of Sutherland Global Services, about the company’s business model and its future. Arun Natarajan is the Founder & CEO of…