Inhalt
Private markets investing has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, with assets under management soaring to an astounding $10 trillion in 2022. This explosive growth has sparked a need for a comprehensive resource that offers a deep dive into the industry's evolution, key aspects, and ecosystem. Enter this book. It offers a wealth of insights into the private markets landscape, examining the risk-reward profiles of different private market investments, analyzing the industry's track record, and exploring the drivers of deal-making and value creation during different cycles. Drawing on both practitioner knowledge and academic research, this book provides a holistic understanding of the industry. The book also explores present-day developments that have reshaped the private markets industry, such as the rise of unicorns, SPACs, and permanent capital. It delves into the tools and concepts that industry players use to examine investment opportunities and make informed investment decisions. Whether you're an institutional investor, banker, mainstream asset manager, financial professional, or student, this book offers relevant content. It offers the first compendium to provide an in-depth overview of the full spectrum of private markets investing, making it a desirable addition to any investor's library.