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VentureWire Technology Showcase 2009Created about a month ago
VentureWire Technology ShowcaseCreated about 10 months ago
VentureWire Cleantech companies claim 20% of total VC investment in U.S. companies during 3Q09, according to new stats from VentureSource http://bit.ly/4zojsJ
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VentureWire Non-U.S. VC investment rises 23% in 3Q; Europe and China spike after 2Q according to new data from Dow Jones VentureSource http://bit.ly/PXDC6
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Fresh data from VentureSource on VC investment in Europe, China, Israel, India and Canada.
VentureWire VentureSource's Research Director breaks down differences in venture capital data; clears up misinformation and questions about VentureSource’s methodology http://bit.ly/3iV15h
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We like debates about venture-capital methodology – they’re interesting to us, important to the industry, and we believe strongly that having clarity helps the venture capital ecosystem.
VentureWire VentureSource: U.S. VC investment slumps in 3Q; Trend points to prolonged correction, shakeout http://bit.ly/HCW8H
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October 13-14, 2009; The VentureWire Technology Showcase 2009 spotlighted 75 of tech’s most innovative companies to give investors, corporate executives, analysts and entrepreneurs a look at what’s coming down the pipeline and leads for their next deal, acquisition or partnership. The conference also featured in-depth ...keynotes and panels with tech's most influential investors and corporate executives. http://showcase.dowjones.com/Read More
VentureWire Venture capital fundraising's down 51% in 3Q’09, firms raised just $3.5B according to new analysis by Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst http://bit.ly/OsKMC http://bit.ly/OsKMC
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VentureWire VentureSource: VC-backed liquidity down 49% as IPOs, M&As net $2.7B in Q3. VCs look to 2010 for rebound http://bit.ly/mClaw
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VentureWire Video: Scott Austin reports from the Private Equity Analyst Conference on the future of venture capital. http://www.vimeo.com/6613893
VentureWire
Developing compensation packages for buyout and venture firms is a delicate balancing act in today’s environment. Firms must retain key talent while exits are in short supply and attract seasoned executives while they face less competition from the corporate world — all without breaking the bank.
Firms must also communi...cate to watchful LPs the steps they’re taking to keep key talent on board.
For insight into how your firm can best retain, incentivize and recruit key players in the coming year while keeping LPs happy, Dow Jones will hold an informative 90-minute webinar.
Speakers:
*Michael Album, Partner, Proskauer Rose
*Jonathan Goldstein, Principal, Korn/Ferry International
*R. Michael Holt, Founder, Holt Private Equity Consultants & Participating Partner, Private Equity Analyst-Holt Compensation Study
*Solveigh K. Marcks, Founder & Managing Director, The Denali Group
*Brian D. Robbins, Partner, Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett
*Dave Barry, Managing Editor, Dow Jones Financial Information Services (moderator)
Topics to be covered in-depth:
*How compensationand hiring is changing to adjust to fewer exits and deals
*Hiring trends and types of positions that firms are filling or looking to fill
*Best practices for negotiating packages that make employees and the CFO happy
*Keys to attracting seasoned executives from the corporate world
*How partners’ increased focus on base compensation is affecting pay packages
*Carried interest considerations and what a change in taxation would mean
*What’s now industry standard in terms of salary, bonus and carry
*What you can do to anticipate and minimize interference from Washington
*Tips for addressing LPs’ questions about what your firm is doing to retain key talent
BONUS: When you attend, you'll also get a first look at in-depth salary, bonus and carry data from the latest Private Equity Analyst-Holt Compensation Study.
To learn more, visit http://fis.dowjones.com/events/webinars/
To register, go to http://online.krm.com/iebms/reg/reg_p1_f
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Firms must also communi...cate to watchful LPs the steps they’re taking to keep key talent on board.
For insight into how your firm can best retain, incentivize and recruit key players in the coming year while keeping LPs happy, Dow Jones will hold an informative 90-minute webinar.
Speakers:
*Michael Album, Partner, Proskauer Rose
*Jonathan Goldstein, Principal, Korn/Ferry International
*R. Michael Holt, Founder, Holt Private Equity Consultants & Participating Partner, Private Equity Analyst-Holt Compensation Study
*Solveigh K. Marcks, Founder & Managing Director, The Denali Group
*Brian D. Robbins, Partner, Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett
*Dave Barry, Managing Editor, Dow Jones Financial Information Services (moderator)
Topics to be covered in-depth:
*How compensationand hiring is changing to adjust to fewer exits and deals
*Hiring trends and types of positions that firms are filling or looking to fill
*Best practices for negotiating packages that make employees and the CFO happy
*Keys to attracting seasoned executives from the corporate world
*How partners’ increased focus on base compensation is affecting pay packages
*Carried interest considerations and what a change in taxation would mean
*What’s now industry standard in terms of salary, bonus and carry
*What you can do to anticipate and minimize interference from Washington
*Tips for addressing LPs’ questions about what your firm is doing to retain key talent
BONUS: When you attend, you'll also get a first look at in-depth salary, bonus and carry data from the latest Private Equity Analyst-Holt Compensation Study.
To learn more, visit http://fis.dowjones.com/events/webinars/
To register, go to http://online.krm.com/iebms/reg/reg_p1_f
Read More
Time:12:00PM Thursday, September 24th
Location:Webinar
VentureWire
LPs are asking GPs lots of questions these days, but one of the biggest is who will be running the firm in the coming years? Many firms have rung up impressive returns relying partners who are starting to scale back their activities or at least thinking about it. The transition to the next generation is crucial to keep... firms going and LPs’ confidence.
Whether you have a succession plan in place or need to work on one, this 90-minute webinar from Dow Jones will deliver fresh perspectives on how to handle succession issues in today’s environment.
Speakers:
* Tom Beaudoin, Partner, WilmerHale
* Clint Harris, Founder & Managing Partner, Grove Street Advisors
*Andrea Kramer, Principal, Hamilton Lane
*Norm Fogelsong, General Partner, Institutional Venture Partners
*Dave Barry, Managing Editor, Dow Jones Financial Information Services (moderator)
Topics to be covered in-depth:
*Why it’s important for firms to think about succession and communicate plans with stakeholders
*Questions LPs are asking and the responses they’re seeking
*How key man clauses are being structured and enforced
*When is the right time for firms to focus on and put in place succession plans
*Key economic issues facing firms and how to deal with them
*How management companies and governance issues should be dealt with
*How firms that have pulled off succession plans have done it
For more information, visit http://fis.dowjones.com/events/webinars/
To register, visit http://online.krm.com/iebms/reg/reg_p1_f
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Whether you have a succession plan in place or need to work on one, this 90-minute webinar from Dow Jones will deliver fresh perspectives on how to handle succession issues in today’s environment.
Speakers:
* Tom Beaudoin, Partner, WilmerHale
* Clint Harris, Founder & Managing Partner, Grove Street Advisors
*Andrea Kramer, Principal, Hamilton Lane
*Norm Fogelsong, General Partner, Institutional Venture Partners
*Dave Barry, Managing Editor, Dow Jones Financial Information Services (moderator)
Topics to be covered in-depth:
*Why it’s important for firms to think about succession and communicate plans with stakeholders
*Questions LPs are asking and the responses they’re seeking
*How key man clauses are being structured and enforced
*When is the right time for firms to focus on and put in place succession plans
*Key economic issues facing firms and how to deal with them
*How management companies and governance issues should be dealt with
*How firms that have pulled off succession plans have done it
For more information, visit http://fis.dowjones.com/events/webinars/
To register, visit http://online.krm.com/iebms/reg/reg_p1_f
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Time:12:00PM Friday, September 18th
Location:Webinar
VentureWire
With the global financial crisis showing signs easing, many within private equity hope these troubles will produce the types of lucrative deals and returns that VC and buyout firms saw in previous down cycles. But pulling it off will not be easy, especially given the new challenges that come with cash-strapped LPs, unc...ertain deal financing, a moribund exit environment and the certainty of increased government oversight, at home and abroad.
This year's Conference will tackle these challenges head on and chart a course ahead by spotlighting the innovative strategies and tactics the best private equity investors, fund managers and management teams are using to capitalize on opportunities.
Event Highlights:
• Market Opportunity: Get a truly objective view of the opportunities in private equity with timely, expert insights from 100+ of the top thought leaders from all areas of the asset class
• Actionable Strategies: Investigate the areas that impact your business most and benefit from in-depth discussions that delve into the challenges and propose solutions for moving forward
• Fundraising: Assess the complexities and challenges of raising a fund with leading institutions, advisors and funds of funds detailing their preferences in funds and fund terms
• Best Practices: Improve your company operations with a specialized one-day track exploring today’s best practices in portfolio company management
• Networking: Make new connections or rekindle old ones with the very best networking in the industry, with over 100 LPs and upwards of 1,000 industry leaders in attendance
Keynotes:
• Jim Breyer, Partner, Accel Partners
• Richard A. Friedman, Head, Merchant Banking, Goldman Sachs & Co.
• Mario Giannini, Chief Executive Officer, Hamilton Lane
• Robert Greifeld, Chief Executive Officer, NASDAQ OMX Group
• Guy Hands, Chairman & CIO, Terra Firma
• Stephen A. Kaplan, Principal, Oak Tree Capital Management
• Georg Kell, Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact
• David M. Rubenstein, Co-founder, The Carlyle Group
• Gerald F. Seib, Executive Washington Editor, The Wall Street Journal
• Urs Wietlisbach, Founding Partner & Executive Vice Chairman , Partners Group
Download the brochure: http://bit.ly/rudQr.
To register, visit: http://bit.ly/Wo53p.
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This year's Conference will tackle these challenges head on and chart a course ahead by spotlighting the innovative strategies and tactics the best private equity investors, fund managers and management teams are using to capitalize on opportunities.
Event Highlights:
• Market Opportunity: Get a truly objective view of the opportunities in private equity with timely, expert insights from 100+ of the top thought leaders from all areas of the asset class
• Actionable Strategies: Investigate the areas that impact your business most and benefit from in-depth discussions that delve into the challenges and propose solutions for moving forward
• Fundraising: Assess the complexities and challenges of raising a fund with leading institutions, advisors and funds of funds detailing their preferences in funds and fund terms
• Best Practices: Improve your company operations with a specialized one-day track exploring today’s best practices in portfolio company management
• Networking: Make new connections or rekindle old ones with the very best networking in the industry, with over 100 LPs and upwards of 1,000 industry leaders in attendance
Keynotes:
• Jim Breyer, Partner, Accel Partners
• Richard A. Friedman, Head, Merchant Banking, Goldman Sachs & Co.
• Mario Giannini, Chief Executive Officer, Hamilton Lane
• Robert Greifeld, Chief Executive Officer, NASDAQ OMX Group
• Guy Hands, Chairman & CIO, Terra Firma
• Stephen A. Kaplan, Principal, Oak Tree Capital Management
• Georg Kell, Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact
• David M. Rubenstein, Co-founder, The Carlyle Group
• Gerald F. Seib, Executive Washington Editor, The Wall Street Journal
• Urs Wietlisbach, Founding Partner & Executive Vice Chairman , Partners Group
Download the brochure: http://bit.ly/rudQr.
To register, visit: http://bit.ly/Wo53p.
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Private Equity At A Crossroads
Time:6:00PM Tuesday, September 15th
Location:The WaldorfAstoria
VentureWire A closer look at U.S. cleantech investment -- no spin, no hyperbole, just the stats http://tr.im/vj0c from VentureSource
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VentureWire International VC Investment Continues to Decline, Down 63% In Q2 according to the latest stats from VentureSource http://tr.im/tzLL
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VentureWire New Discussion Topic: The $1.5B difference. How much did VCs really invest in 2Q09?
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