We examine the drivers of venture capital financing raised by companies in 162 countries
over 22 years from 2000 to 2021, using a novel combination of two venture capital …

In this article, the authors investigate the performance sensitivity of private equity real estate
(PERE) funds to capital deployment speeds, investment horizons, management fees, and …

Undrawn commitments are a critical characteristic of investments in largely illiquid limited
partnership funds. They are the “dry powder” of cash reserves that fund managers have …

The amount of funds committed to private equity sponsors that are left uninvested (called dry
powder) has raised numerous concerns from the public. We model the fee collection of …

This paper evaluates the pros and cons of including private equity fund investments in
defined contribution plans. Potential benefits include higher returns and improved …

This study researches the relationship between corporate socially responsibility (CSR)
performance and takeover premiums in a private equity (PE) context. Target CSR …

Private equity is becoming a major player in financing of the economy by investment funds.
On the global level, according to the data provider Preqin, its assets under management …

This master thesis examines the causal relationship between early-life exposure to natural
disasters and risk-taking behavior among venture capital investors. Drawing on a …

This paper analyzes how infrastructure fund values evolve over their lifetime. I calculate
three different quarterly performance metrics over the life of each fund, using the reported …

The first chapter focuses on the definition of venture capital and its characteristics. It provides
a brief overview of venture capital and its underlying concepts that serve as a reference …