Organizers of the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium announced the call for companies interested in applying to present at the 33rd annual Midwest equity event, taking place June 17-18, 2014at the Marriott Resort in Ypsilanti, Mich. The two-day event will showcase...
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Savvy Managers Share Innovative Fundraising and Investing Strategies at Close of 2013 Michigan PE Conference
As the private-equity industry regains its momentum, savvy alternative-investment managers are developing innovative approaches to raising funds and investing growth capital. To wrap up the 2013 Michigan Private Equity Conference, a panel of industry experts discussed...
LPs, GPs and Industry Advisers Drill Down on Current Trends in PE Fundraising at 2013 PE Conference
It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there in private-equity fundraising, which has plummeted 50% since the boom era of 2008. According to current estimates, nearly 2,000 PE firms are competing to raise more than $700 billion in fresh funds, and the majority of them are...
PE Conference Panelists Predict Favorable Climate for Exits Will Continue
To sell or not to sell. That’s the question facing many family-owned and private-equity-owned companies that are eager to sell all or part of their businesses in order to take money off the table or cash in on their investments. A panel of seasoned PE investors and...
Platinum Equity’s John Diggins Shoots for Winners in PE Investing and Pro Sports
Running a successful global private-equity investment fund is not that different from running a successful NBA team. Both require the right deal, team, culture and strategy, along with the self-discipline to stay the course when the going gets tough. “You use your...
PE Conference Keynote Kevin Albert Looks to ‘Revolutionize’ Fundraising
Private-equity investment firms face a challenging fundraising environment, as tried-and-true sources of funding fade away and new, as yet unproven, opportunities appear on the horizon, said keynote speaker Kevin Albert during his opening remarks at the 2013 Michigan...
Entrepalooza Panelists Share Tips on Starting and Growing a Successful Business
Laying a solid foundation for a start-up business is the first step toward long-term success. However, entrepreneurs should be prepared to handle some growing pains along the way, said 2013 Entrepalooza panelists, who shared best practices and lessons-learned from...
Entrepalooza Panelists Share Tips on Starting and Growing a Successful Business
Laying a solid foundation for a start-up business is the first step toward long-term success. However, entrepreneurs should be prepared to handle some growing pains along the way, said 2013 Entrepalooza panelists, who shared best practices and lessons-learned from...
Award-winning Entrepreneur Adam Lilling Reflects on His Remarkable Journey
Adam Lilling, BBA ’92, has made a name for himself as a serial entrepreneur, venture-capital investor and co-founder of the top business start-up accelerator in Southern California. During opening keynote remarks at 2013 Entrepalooza: Accelerate You on Sept. 20, he...
CVP Founder David Brophy Provides a Quick Preview of the 8th Annual Michigan Private Equity Conference
With the 2008 financial crisis just a distant memory, the private equity industry is once more thriving and trolling the growth capital landscape for bigger and better deals, says Finance Professor David J. Brophy, director of the Center for Venture Capital and...