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- 07 Dec 2009
- Research & Ideas
Government’s Positive Role in Kick-Starting Entrepreneurship
Public Efforts to Boost Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Have Failed—and What to Do about It. Government has played similar catalytic roles in creating hubs of innovation is places such as Tel Aviv and Singapore. Such success stories... View Details
- 18 Oct 2016
- News
Leading the Way for Women Entrepreneurs
only four percent of venture capital goes to female-led companies. “People feel more comfortable working for a man in many cases,” she said. “Men can be aggressive; have a crazy vision with no ideas. She View Details
- 20 Jun 2016
- News
Having an Impact on Development and Poverty Issues
development challenges facing India and other emerging economies, through impact investing in areas such as affordable housing, financial inclusion, and access to energy. The other is VSG Capital Advisors,... View Details
Keywords: Constantine von Hoffman
- 17 Dec 2001
- Research & Ideas
Becoming the Next Real Estate Mogul
saw—that's a ton of fun," he said. There was general agreement on this point, but land and buildings aren't always part of the equation when it comes to calculating the industry's appeal, added Vincent J. Constantini, founder and managing partner of Roseview View Details
- Article
How will Emerging Markets Shape the Alternative Assets Arena?
By: Roberto Charvel
This article looks at the growth of pensions in Latin America and its future impact in local alternative assets' investments locally and in the developed world. View Details
Keywords: Emerging Economies; Emerging Markets; Pension; Institutional Investments; Alternative Assets; Venture Capital; Private Equity; Entrepreneurship; Financial Services Industry; Latin America
Charvel, Roberto. "How will Emerging Markets Shape the Alternative Assets Arena?" Venture Equity Latin America 10, no. 15 (September 15, 2011).
- Web
VCPE Database Comparison | Baker Library
venture financing space, providing a snapshot of investors, deals, and companies Extensive screening criteria specific to VCPE; very extensive and granular criteria for portfolio companies. Solid info on VCPE firms; financials and... View Details
- 18 Feb 2013
- Research & Ideas
Breaking Through a Growth Stall
where a company seems weighted down by the bounds of its original start-up business model, a lack of experience by its founder(s), and an accelerating, expense-fueled burn rate through working capital and investor patience. "Once a... View Details
Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne
- February 1986 (Revised January 1996)
- Background Note
Currency Swaps
Describes uses of foreign currency swaps and development of both interest rate and foreign currency swaps market. Emphasis on calculation of all-in costs using foreign currency swaps and conversion of basis points in one currency to basis points in a different... View Details
Mason, Scott P. "Currency Swaps." Harvard Business School Background Note 286-073, February 1986. (Revised January 1996.)
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FactSet | Baker Library
FactSet Financial data analysis platform to analyze data from global equity and fixed income markets. Read More Coverage includes data and information on ownership and private equity and venture capital... View Details
- 27 Dec 2010
- Research & Ideas
HBS Faculty on 2010’s Biggest Business Developments
networks is to middle managers, who may become obsolete when layers of managers are no longer needed to convey messages up and down the organization.” A year ago many people poked fun at Facebook as a place where kids shared their latest... View Details
Keywords: by Staff
- January 2006 (Revised February 2006)
- Case
Deutsche Borse and the European Markets
By: Dwight B. Crane and Monika Stachowiak
In December 2004, Deutsche Borse proposed an offer for the London Stock Exchange. Some shareholders opposed the acquisition, leading to the offer's withdrawal and replacement of management, including the CEO and board members. Written from the viewpoint of Deutsche... View Details
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Strategy; Governing and Advisory Boards; Capital Structure; Stocks; Valuation; Corporate Governance; Price; Change Management; Commercialization; Financial Services Industry; Europe
Crane, Dwight B., and Monika Stachowiak. "Deutsche Borse and the European Markets." Harvard Business School Case 206-082, January 2006. (Revised February 2006.)
Making Sense of Past and Present
the Entrepreneurship and Global Capitalism course. Since graduating from high school, I had missed learning about the rich content of the past and its “wow” moments of surprise, especially when history reveals the darkest realities of... View Details
- 06 Dec 2011
- Op-Ed
Greater Fiscal Integration Best Solution for Euro Crisis
increase in borrowing cost, paralleling that of their respective sovereigns, while their collateral is decreasing in value. Since the amount of leverage in the system is still high, equity valuations and capital ratios are squeezed. The... View Details
Keywords: by Dante Roscini
- 30 Oct 2006
- First Look
First Look: October 31, 2006
upfront capital investments. The more developed the local financial markets, the easier it is for credit constrained entrepreneurs to start their own firms. The increase in the number of varieties of... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Aug 2012
- What Do You Think?
Should CEOs Worry About ‘Too Big to Succeed?’
"called it 'creative destruction'" many years ago, the inevitable result of competition and entrepreneurship at work. Others pointed that whether size and success are compatible may rely on a number of factors. Usman Ghani suggested that we View Details
- April 2000
- Case
Francisco Partners
By: Josh Lerner and David L. Gallo
Francisco Partners (which focuses on buyouts of high-technology firms) aims to be the largest first-time fund ever raised. The rationales for the fund, fundraising strategy, and partnership terms and conditions are among the topics explored. View Details
Keywords: Private Equity; Leveraged Buyouts; Venture Capital; Financial Strategy; Partners and Partnerships; Strategy; Investment Funds; Financial Services Industry
Lerner, Josh, and David L. Gallo. "Francisco Partners." Harvard Business School Case 200-063, April 2000.
- 12 Nov 2014
- Op-Ed
A Challenge to the New Congress: Pass Housing Finance Reform
will we need to assume the "first loss" position and protect taxpayers? Is it $500 billion, reflecting a 10 percent capital buffer? Or will $250 billion (5 percent) suffice? Pick a figure. We... View Details
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Deborah A. Farrington
When Deborah Farrington and her two sisters were growing up, their mother and father made it clear to all of them at an early age that they could do anything they set their minds to. Her father worked in financial services at Lehman... View Details
- 02 Jul 2015
- Op-Ed
The Future of the Greek Economy
reducing corruption. A finance minister who will lead this challenging reform needs to communicate clearly, consistently, and specifically regarding the financial condition and future targets of the country.... View Details
- 01 Mar 2006
- News
Second Acts
grew rapidly during the ’90s and managed to weather the dot-com bust. Eager for new challenges, Meakem sold the company last year for nearly $500 million and has embarked on a career in venture capital and politics. Committed to helping... View Details