Private equity (PE) has been praised as a profitable investment category, as well as for its benefits in terms of innovation, start-ups and for the beneficial development of portfolio companies. But it has also been criticised for high fees, irresponsible practices, insufficient governance structures, excessive leverage, lacking transparency of revenue distribution and for slow adaptation [...]

The Capital Roundtable is presenting an encore full-day conference on raising private equity funds by launching an SBIC.  We’re pleased to offer admission to ILPA members at a preferred rate of $400 less than our standard rate.
To chair this conference, we’ve tapped one of the industry’s leading advocates Doug Korey, Managing Director of Contemporary Healthcare [...]

This second annual Forum brings together LPs and GPs from across Brazil and around the world to discuss the burgeoning opportunities in one of the hottest economies. Through sector case studies, the Forum will deliver practical first-hand intelligence to help firms integrate Brazil into their portfolio.
The Forum features an investor focused program with dedicated LP [...]

The Women’s Private Equity Summit has become the must-attend annual event for senior-level women in private equity and venture capital. Designed to enhance networking, fundraising, and deal-making opportunities, this major industry conference attracts a powerful group of leaders – GPs, LPs, and advisors to the industry – to facilitate sharing of, and increase access to, [...]

Just some of the 2011 highlights include:

110+ Industry Leaders including 50+ LPs and Fund of Funds
The opportunity to hear the latest thinking from top GPs:

Howard Marks (Oaktree)
Tim Draper (Draper Fisher Jurvetson)
Alexander Naveb (KKR)
Mustafa [...]

Just some of the 2011 highlights include:

150+ Industry Leaders including 60+ LPs and Fund of Funds from Asia, the US and Europe speaking at the event
The opportunity to hear the latest thinking from top GPs:

Michael Chae The [...]

Kinetic Concepts Inc. , the medical devices company being bought by two big Canadian pension funds, has exactly what private-equity buyers want: it’s cheap, can be levered up and it and spins off lots of cash.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and PSP Investments, which runs pension money for federal government employees, are teaming up with private-equity [...]

Latin America is generating significant enthusiasm among global private equity and venture capital investors searching for new investment opportunities in emerging markets. But as momentum continues to build in Latin America, there’s never been a more crucial time to evaluate the challenges the region faces.
LAVCA’s flagship event, the 2011 LAVCA Summit and Investor Roundtable will [...]