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Many foreign firms are flocking to the Swedish venture capital arena, including European internet business accelerator GorillaPark. The early-stage wireless sector is looking especially appealing according to this Industry Standard article.

The Myners Review is the UK government's long-awaited assessment of institutional investment in the UK. It includes an assessment of the economic and regulatory framework that affects the development of the private equity industry.

There was much to praise in the Myners Review, says SJ Berwin, but the recommendations could be made simpler.

The Italian private equity market has shown strong performance over the last ten years. Here, KPMG and AIFI highlight improvements in investment performance and higher profitability in larger transactions.

What's happening in the Australian private equity market? Baker & McKenzie's quarterly updates keep you informed of the latest developments.

Venture-backed companies are three times more likely to get to market in any given time period than those with other sources of financing. Does this mean that it is advisable to invest in early stage funds? This article introduces a research report by two leading Stanford faculty members that investigates the added value of venture financing. A link to the full research paper is provided at the end of the article.

Exit options are vital for all venture capital investments to ensure they achieve their required return. This AIFI piece provides an overview of the Italian IPO market.

The merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham brought consolidation in the pharmaceutical industry to dizzy new heights. Zephus Corporate Finance looks at this M&A trend and its impact on the industry.

Banks play an important role in private equity transactions, particularly in buy-outs. Here, Bank of Scotland explains its lending criteria and some of the types of debt available.

Despite its difficult political environment, the Israeli high-tech industry has emerged as an area of rapid growth and development and other economies could learn much from Israel's experience. This report from the 3i Venturelab at INSEAD looks at Israel's funding climate for new companies, the growth of the venture capital industry and the exit options available to investors.