{"product_id":"9781119995029","title":"Beyond the J Curve: Managing a Portfolio of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds","description":"In recent times, venture capital and private equity funds have become household names, but so far little has been written for the investors in such funds, the so-called limited partners. There is far more to the management of a portfolio of venture capital and private equity funds than usually perceived. \u003ci\u003eBeyond the J Curve\u003c\/i\u003e describes an innovative toolset for such limited partners to design and manage portfolios tailored to the dynamics of this market place, going far beyond the typical and often-simplistic recipe to 'go for top quartile funds'. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond the J Curve\u003c\/i\u003e provides the answers to key questions, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy 'top-quartile' promises should be taken with a huge pinch of salt and what it takes to select superior fund managers?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat do limited partners need to consider when designing and managing portfolios?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow one can determine the funds' economic value to help addressing the questions of 'fair value' under IAS 39 and 'risk' under Basel II or Solvency II?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy is monitoring important, and how does a limited partner manage his portfolio?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the portfolio's returns can be improved through proper liquidity management and what to consider when over-committing?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd, why uncertainty rather than risk is an issue and how a limited partner can address and benefit from the fast changing private equity environment?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond the J Curve\u003c\/i\u003e takes the practitioner's view and offers private equity and venture capital professionals a comprehensive guide making high return targets more realistic and sustainable. This book is a must have for all parties involved in this market, as well as academic and students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136495894768,"sku":"9781119995029","price":93.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119995029_p0.jpg?v=1769890751","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119995029","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}