- search results

Indian venture capital is at a take-off stage in India, according to this report from NASSCOM. Changes to the regulatory environment look set to encourage the flow of investment to the Indian high-tech sector.

The Israeli high-tech industry is a popular topic of discussion among investors, but how fast is it growing? And can it sustain its pace of development? In its annual survey, IVC-Online presents a comprehensive review of trends and statistics.

The new German Takeover Code is an important step forward for private equity there, says SJ Berwin.

Why is investing in early stage venture capital funds a good investment? Apart from cash, what do VCs contribute to the growth and success of start-up companies. In a report by two leading academics, Stanford University investigates the real role of VCs. A link to the full research report is provided.

The Baker & McKenzie update gives details of new private equity funds, amendments to capital gains tax legislation and recent transactions.

What does it take to be a successful private equity investor? A good understanding of risk and return, for a start. Wilshire Associates explains its approach and runs through some of the attributes of leading private equity investors.

The Swiss private equity industry has grown at over 100 per cent over the last two years. But what is the tax and regulatory environment like for investors? And what type of vehicles are open to them? Lenz & Staehelin answers these questions and more.

Switzerland is home to some of the world's most sophisticated technology and yet its venture capital industry is still relatively undeveloped. PricewaterhouseCoopers explores the fiscal and regulatory barriers hampering growth and looks at the government's attempts to remove them.

The private equity market in Germany has experienced extraordinary growth over the last four years and this overview by the EVCA details some of the reasons for its success.

The May 2000 update from Baker & McKenzie includes an analysis of the New Business Tax System Bills. Based on the Ralph Review, such reforms are part of a strategy to overhaul Australia's tax system.