Essays about: "Private Equity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 391 essays containing the words Private Equity.

  1. 1. Doing Well by Doing Good - a Pipe Dream or Reality?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Marcus Wästlund; Marcus Delaoglou; [2024]
    Keywords : Private Equity; Acquisition Process; ESG; Cognitive Frames; Frame Tactics;

    Abstract : Abstract: Prior research lacks definitive proof of ESG's impact on profitability, yet there's an increased demand for sustainable investments in private equity. This study investigates how private equity firms navigate ESG and financial considerations in their investments. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gendered organization, gendered incentives?: A qualitative study examining how women in private equity perceive incentive systems

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Bianca Wetter; Freja Tärning; [2024]
    Keywords : Women in private equity; Incentive structures; Male-dominated industries; Gendered organizations;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the perceptions of incentives held by women in the male-dominated profession of private equity. It specifically explores gender differences related to incentives and investigates whether women perceive incentives to be structured in ways that disfavor the female gender. READ MORE

  4. 3. Navigating Private Equity Dynamics: An Agency Theory Perspective

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Andrea Bottinelli; [2024]
    Keywords : Private Equity Dynamics; Agency Theory; Market Evolution; Macroeconomic Impact; Co-investments;

    Abstract : The essence of the private equity industry lies in the intricate relationship between Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs), intertwining financial elements with human interactions. This thesis employs agency theory to dissect the behaviors of the principal (LP) and the agent (GP), providing a comprehensive exploration of the current private equity landscape and impending market evolution. READ MORE

  5. 4. Pursuit of Excess Returns: Deciphering Performance in European Buyout Funds A Detailed Exploration of Relative Returns and Their Determinants

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Gustav Blomdahl; Erik Hillestad Andréasson; [2023-06-29]
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    Abstract : This paper investigates the relative performance of European buyout funds compared to public markets. Using a sample of mature buyout funds, obtained from European limited partners, with vintages between 1995 and 2013, we find that a European buyout fund, on average, outperforms the STOXX Europe 600 index by 52% over its lifetime. READ MORE

  6. 5. Managing Venture Capital in times of Uncertainty - Fund managers perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Aghil Aghili; Hampus Borgström; Oscar Elfvin; [2023-02-27]
    Keywords : VC; Private Equity; Interest Rates; Supply Demand; Familiarity Bias; Natural Rate of Interest.;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate the fundraising and investment process of Venture Capital funds and how the managers act during times of increased rates and times of uncertainties. Due to the uncertain times of high inflation and increasing interest rates, pressure has been put on financial markets. READ MORE