Private Equity Examining the New Conglomerates of European Business 'This is the authoritative work on private equity, giving the business manager a genuine insight into how this relatively new form of ownership works.' Frank Neale, Phildrew Ventures 'A truly revealing insight into the world of private equity, MBOs and MBIs. A really enjoyable read.' Barrie Pearson, Livingstone Guarantee 'An excellent insight into the changing world of venture capital and private equity.' Charles Richardson, Director of Corporate Affairs, 3i How should entrepreneurs and company managers seeking capital go about the task, and what can they expect if they are successful? What do private equity investors look for in the companies they back? What are the lessons from the successes and (equally important) the failures of the past? And should politicians and financial regulators be concerned about the huge investment funds now being assembled to invest in private equity in Europe? The answers to all of these question can be found in this book. | Private Equity by Peter Temple, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters