The document outlines a 4-pillar plan by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) to restore liquidity in the US venture capital industry in the wake of the financial crisis and IPO drought. Pillar I calls for strengthening ecosystem partnerships between venture capital firms, entrepreneurs, investment banks, accounting firms, law firms and others. Pillar II proposes enhancing liquidity paths for venture-backed companies through mechanisms like boutique investment banks and the reemergence of smaller IPOs. Pillar III involves tax incentives to encourage investment. Pillar IV relates to tailored regulation. The plan aims to revive the venture capital industry and fuel job creation and innovation.
The document discusses trends in the global venture capital market from 2009. It provides background on what venture capital is and the types of private equity investments. It then reviews the history of venture capital, tracing its growth from the 1940s to present day. Key periods discussed include the internet boom and bust and the most recent credit crisis. The document also outlines typical venture capital fund structures, sources of funds, investment and exit trends, and how the venture capital market has changed in recent years with decreased fundraising and investment levels.
The document discusses right-sizing the U.S. venture capital industry. It argues that the industry is currently too large given poor returns in recent years. The size of the industry grew rapidly in the late 1990s, but performance has stagnated since. Returns have failed to exceed public market indices over 5 and 10 year periods. Additionally, the core information technology sector that drove past success is now mature with lower capital needs. For the industry to improve returns, its size likely needs to shrink through reduced commitments from limited partners.
Productivity & the Performance of the Jamaican EconomyPMI_JDBC
Dr Charles Douglas, Executive Director of the Jamaica Productivity Center, addresses the Jamaica Doctor Bird Chapter of the Project Management Institute, on the causes and possible solutions for chronic low productivity in Jamaica.
Ndedi and start ups performance on job creationlancedafric.org
This document summarizes research from the Kauffman Foundation on the importance of startups in job creation. It finds that startups, defined as new businesses in their first year, create about 3 million net new jobs per year on average. In contrast, existing businesses destroy more jobs than they create each year. As a result, without startups, there would be no net job growth in the US economy in most years. The document also notes that job creation by startups remains stable even during recessions, while existing businesses significantly cut jobs. It introduces the Business Dynamics Statistics dataset used in the research and outlines theories on how job creation and destruction change over the lifespan of businesses.
Vujàdé’s facebook series
Startup insights from a truly exciting case
BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS
What does the market expect from facebook when valued at USD100B? Based on a benchmark with Apple and Google.
For this presentation Vujàdé Ltd. has used the below listed forms filed to the United states Securities and Exchange Commission.
Each form form provides insights in the 2011 revenues.
1) TIM reported strong growth in the third quarter of 2012, with total net revenues increasing 8.0% year-over-year and EBITDA growing 7.5%.
2) Key highlights included solid growth in data revenues and customers, as well as recovery in postpaid subscriber additions following the sales ban earlier in the year.
3) However, recent events such as the dropped call report and tax issues created challenges for TIM's image and reputation that may impact performance going forward if not adequately addressed.
In today’s dynamic economy, it has never been more important for leaders of Ontario’s high-performing businesses to leverage their capacity to pursue growth opportunities. The May, 2010 program demonstrated how Ontario and its business leaders can prepare to move forward and capture the many opportunities that are developing both in the province and around the world.
The document discusses trends in the global venture capital market from 2009. It provides background on what venture capital is and the types of private equity investments. It then reviews the history of venture capital, tracing its growth from the 1940s to present day. Key periods discussed include the internet boom and bust and the most recent credit crisis. The document also outlines typical venture capital fund structures, sources of funds, investment and exit trends, and how the venture capital market has changed in recent years with decreased fundraising and investment levels.
The document discusses right-sizing the U.S. venture capital industry. It argues that the industry is currently too large given poor returns in recent years. The size of the industry grew rapidly in the late 1990s, but performance has stagnated since. Returns have failed to exceed public market indices over 5 and 10 year periods. Additionally, the core information technology sector that drove past success is now mature with lower capital needs. For the industry to improve returns, its size likely needs to shrink through reduced commitments from limited partners.
Productivity & the Performance of the Jamaican EconomyPMI_JDBC
Dr Charles Douglas, Executive Director of the Jamaica Productivity Center, addresses the Jamaica Doctor Bird Chapter of the Project Management Institute, on the causes and possible solutions for chronic low productivity in Jamaica.
Ndedi and start ups performance on job creationlancedafric.org
This document summarizes research from the Kauffman Foundation on the importance of startups in job creation. It finds that startups, defined as new businesses in their first year, create about 3 million net new jobs per year on average. In contrast, existing businesses destroy more jobs than they create each year. As a result, without startups, there would be no net job growth in the US economy in most years. The document also notes that job creation by startups remains stable even during recessions, while existing businesses significantly cut jobs. It introduces the Business Dynamics Statistics dataset used in the research and outlines theories on how job creation and destruction change over the lifespan of businesses.
Vujàdé’s facebook series
Startup insights from a truly exciting case
BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS
What does the market expect from facebook when valued at USD100B? Based on a benchmark with Apple and Google.
For this presentation Vujàdé Ltd. has used the below listed forms filed to the United states Securities and Exchange Commission.
Each form form provides insights in the 2011 revenues.
1) TIM reported strong growth in the third quarter of 2012, with total net revenues increasing 8.0% year-over-year and EBITDA growing 7.5%.
2) Key highlights included solid growth in data revenues and customers, as well as recovery in postpaid subscriber additions following the sales ban earlier in the year.
3) However, recent events such as the dropped call report and tax issues created challenges for TIM's image and reputation that may impact performance going forward if not adequately addressed.
In today’s dynamic economy, it has never been more important for leaders of Ontario’s high-performing businesses to leverage their capacity to pursue growth opportunities. The May, 2010 program demonstrated how Ontario and its business leaders can prepare to move forward and capture the many opportunities that are developing both in the province and around the world.
This document is Textron's 1999 Annual Report. The key points are:
1) Textron achieved record financial results in 1999 with revenues increasing 20% to $11.6 billion and earnings per share increasing 51%.
2) Textron's four business segments - Aircraft, Automotive, Industrial, and Finance - saw strong growth and profitability in 1999.
3) Textron is focused on consistent growth through strategic investments, acquisitions, driving operational excellence, and leveraging e-business.
Sukhdev presents in his new book "Corporation 2020" a number of strategic challenges for sustainable business and recognizes the need for a fundamental transformation of the economy.
This document discusses common investment challenges such as randomness of returns, picking winning stocks, timing the market, picking active managers, and the costs of indexing. It then outlines an investment approach focused on strategic partnerships with institutional managers, academically sound portfolio construction, keeping costs low, and HonorVise portfolios. Key points include reviewing evidence that stock returns are random, individual stock picking is difficult, market timing rarely works, and costs are lower with index funds. The approach focuses on dimensions of expected returns including size, value, and market factors.
The 1998 annual report provides financial highlights and discusses Goodyear's performance in 1998. It summarizes that net sales decreased but income from continuing operations increased compared to 1997. It outlines Goodyear's plans to form a major global alliance with Sumitomo Rubber Industries/Dunlop to become the largest tire company in the world. It also discusses Goodyear's investments in technology, facilities, and new product lines to strengthen its leadership position in the tire industry.
Be realistic, be selective. We believe this market rally has pushed
valuations to the point where growth expectations have reached
implausible levels. In fact, profits have just begun to turn down. We are
not overly bearish – our Buy list is longer than our Sell list – but we
caution that optimism over growth can disappear as quickly as it
appeared. Domestic factors, particularly political developments, may
be a positive catalyst.
Profit recession has just begun. Industrial production peaked in
January 2008, but profits only began a broad-based decline in 1Q09.
Within our coverage, 63% of the companies that have released 1Q
earnings reported lower sequential quarterly net profits. In seven
sectors, our entire coverage list suffered profit contractions. This
suggests the recession in profits has just begun.
Market valuation implies an optimistic view of growth. The market
currently trades at 15.2x 2009 earnings, up from 12x earlier this year.
This is only 10% below the previous cycle’s mid-cycle value, but today,
we face growth of -7.7% (2009) and +9.7% (2010), taking market
earnings only 1% higher by the end of 2010 from its end-2008 level.
Market growth expectations seem to be running ahead of reality.
History tells us the bear market isn’t over. Two previous bear
markets over 1981-86 and 1993-98 lasted 57 and 58 months
respectively. It has now been 17 months from the January 2008
collapse. Those bear markets had 22-38 trend reversals of 5% or more;
we have now seen 12 since January 2008. These comparisons suggest
we are, at best, half way through this bear market.
Bet on Prime Minister Najib, but Sell hope. Our top stock picks are
in the construction sector. We expect PM Najib will deliver on the fiscal
spending promises, reinvigorating the construction and building
materials sectors. Our top Sells are stocks where high hopes and
expectations have been built in; where current prices have run well
ahead of both our and consensus target prices.
Politics a positive wildcard. Beyond rapidly executed fiscal packages,
the country’s new leadership could make further changes to longstanding
policies to attract foreign investment and win back broader
support from all Malaysians. These initiatives should be positive for
equity market at least in the short-term.
Can Big Companies Become Successful Venture CapitalistsPaul Brody
IT’S HARDLY SURPRISING that big companies are attracted to the venture capital (VC) model for new business development. Its track record is enviable: the industry as a whole outperformed the S&P 500 in five of the past six years, and US venture-backed companies have raised more than $40 billion in initial public oƒferings since 1990. Moreover, the model tempts management with the prospect of improved access to business innovation, better retention of entrepreneurial talent, and greater growth in demand for core products.
Yet more oƒten than not, big company attempts at applying the VC model produce disappointing results. Most find it diƒficult to establish the systems, capabilities, and cultures that make good VC firms successful. Even so, big companies can apply the VC model successfully with the right approach and expectations.
The survey of over 325 venture capital investors found that in 2010:
- 44% believed total VC investment would increase slightly between $21-25 billion
- 49% said their firm would invest in the same number of portfolio companies
- 72% thought the percentage of deals outside their current geographic footprint would remain the same
- Most said investment would increase or remain unchanged in sectors like clean tech, internet, software, and decline in media/entertainment
- The median predicted number of venture-backed IPOs was 25, ranging from 5 to 120
- 91% believed the number of venture-backed acquisitions would increase in value
- Most said firm resources like number of investors and staff would remain largely
A call to action for Osaka to not allow Silicon Valley to supplant Kansai Areas global leadership in Energy Efficiency, Environmental and Industrial Electronics Cleantech markets. A presentation made 10/27/2009 at Plug and Play Sunnyvale to visitors from Osaka government, Osaka University and Mitsubishi Estate
The corporate world relies on instant access to reliable information. A new Indian website called www.meraevents.com aims to be a one-stop shop for information about conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows. It allows organizers to post event details, promote events, and find service providers, while delegates can search for events and access services like badge printing. The site offers opportunities for networking and aims to simplify event planning, marketing, and attendance. It also provides advertising opportunities for businesses like venues and printers, opening a new avenue for reaching customers.
The document provides an outline for a presentation to Palestinian educators on using lessons from the Rwandan genocide and constitution to develop civic engagement curriculum for Palestinian youth. The morning session includes trust and team building exercises, reviewing analytical exercises on Rwanda, discussing case studies on how Rwanda's constitution promotes reconciliation, and having educators develop initial lesson plans around Palestinian basic laws. The objective is to help educators create child and youth friendly methods of civic engagement in Palestine using knowledge gained from Rwanda's experience with reconciliation.
- US venture capital investment declined significantly in 2009, with few IPO exits and decreased M&A activity, continuing a difficult exit environment. VC investment levels and number of deals declined to levels not seen since the 1990s.
- Protective investing increased as firms focused on supporting existing portfolio companies rather than new investments. Cleantech emerged as a new area of focus, outpacing software deals for the first time.
- Global VC activity showed signs of increasing, particularly in China, where the number of IPO exits grew. However, the overall number of global exit deals declined slightly from 2008.
This document discusses improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using the Honky-Tonk concept to reduce costs and increase throughput. It begins by introducing OEE and its three components: availability, performance, and yield. It then discusses the author's company, Toyota Boshoku, and explores how visual controls like the Honky-Tonk concept can help effectively use resources to drive improvements in lean manufacturing, total productive maintenance (TPM), and jidoka (autonomation).
1. The document provides historical context on Rwanda and pre-colonial Africa, describing the geography, ethnic groups, languages, and early civilizations that existed. 2. When European missionaries and colonizers arrived, they imposed new borders and systems of indirect rule that disrupted traditional African societies and power structures. 3. Over time, the Belgian colonizers in Rwanda specifically manipulated and exacerbated divisions between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups for purposes of governance, laying the groundwork for future conflict.
The document appears to be a collection of medical terms and images related to dermatology. It includes terms such as dermatitis, moluscum contagiosum, psoriasis, fungal infections, melanoma, acro dermatitis enteropathica, various types of skin cancers, drug reactions, herpes, and warts. The document also references several image files but does not include the image content.
Creating Global Ventures - The Next Challenge for Japan's Evolving Venture Ha...Allen Miner
Presentation on SunBridge and the evolving environment for Entrepreneurism and Venture Capital in Japan given at Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center April 20, 2010. Identifies failure to expand internationally as a key failure of Japanese startups relative to their peers in the US and Europe.
O documento analisa os artigos 4o e 5o da Lei 11.419/2006, que tratam da intimação via portal eletrônico ou por diário da justiça eletrônico no processo judicial eletrônico. O autor discute as implicações destes dispositivos legais e como eles vêm sendo interpretados pela jurisprudência brasileira.
The document discusses the history of sutures from ancient times to modern day. It describes early techniques such as using ants or thorns to close wounds. Later, materials like catgut (sheep intestine) and sterilized needles were used. Post WWII, swaged-on needles reduced tissue trauma. The document covers suture classification (absorbable vs non-absorbable, synthetic vs biological), characteristics, examples (Vicryl, PDS), appropriate tissue uses, and needle anatomy, shapes, and holders. It also briefly discusses staples, adhesives and surgical tape.
The document discusses various technologies related to client server architecture and databases. It provides information on backend databases like Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase and their versions. It also lists various front end technologies like VB, VC++, and Java that can be used to build client interfaces. Other topics covered include ERP systems like SAP, Oracle Applications, and PeopleSoft along with details on their modules and tools. Business intelligence, data warehousing, and integration technologies are also summarized.
This document is Textron's 1999 Annual Report. The key points are:
1) Textron achieved record financial results in 1999 with revenues increasing 20% to $11.6 billion and earnings per share increasing 51%.
2) Textron's four business segments - Aircraft, Automotive, Industrial, and Finance - saw strong growth and profitability in 1999.
3) Textron is focused on consistent growth through strategic investments, acquisitions, driving operational excellence, and leveraging e-business.
Sukhdev presents in his new book "Corporation 2020" a number of strategic challenges for sustainable business and recognizes the need for a fundamental transformation of the economy.
This document discusses common investment challenges such as randomness of returns, picking winning stocks, timing the market, picking active managers, and the costs of indexing. It then outlines an investment approach focused on strategic partnerships with institutional managers, academically sound portfolio construction, keeping costs low, and HonorVise portfolios. Key points include reviewing evidence that stock returns are random, individual stock picking is difficult, market timing rarely works, and costs are lower with index funds. The approach focuses on dimensions of expected returns including size, value, and market factors.
The 1998 annual report provides financial highlights and discusses Goodyear's performance in 1998. It summarizes that net sales decreased but income from continuing operations increased compared to 1997. It outlines Goodyear's plans to form a major global alliance with Sumitomo Rubber Industries/Dunlop to become the largest tire company in the world. It also discusses Goodyear's investments in technology, facilities, and new product lines to strengthen its leadership position in the tire industry.
Be realistic, be selective. We believe this market rally has pushed
valuations to the point where growth expectations have reached
implausible levels. In fact, profits have just begun to turn down. We are
not overly bearish – our Buy list is longer than our Sell list – but we
caution that optimism over growth can disappear as quickly as it
appeared. Domestic factors, particularly political developments, may
be a positive catalyst.
Profit recession has just begun. Industrial production peaked in
January 2008, but profits only began a broad-based decline in 1Q09.
Within our coverage, 63% of the companies that have released 1Q
earnings reported lower sequential quarterly net profits. In seven
sectors, our entire coverage list suffered profit contractions. This
suggests the recession in profits has just begun.
Market valuation implies an optimistic view of growth. The market
currently trades at 15.2x 2009 earnings, up from 12x earlier this year.
This is only 10% below the previous cycle’s mid-cycle value, but today,
we face growth of -7.7% (2009) and +9.7% (2010), taking market
earnings only 1% higher by the end of 2010 from its end-2008 level.
Market growth expectations seem to be running ahead of reality.
History tells us the bear market isn’t over. Two previous bear
markets over 1981-86 and 1993-98 lasted 57 and 58 months
respectively. It has now been 17 months from the January 2008
collapse. Those bear markets had 22-38 trend reversals of 5% or more;
we have now seen 12 since January 2008. These comparisons suggest
we are, at best, half way through this bear market.
Bet on Prime Minister Najib, but Sell hope. Our top stock picks are
in the construction sector. We expect PM Najib will deliver on the fiscal
spending promises, reinvigorating the construction and building
materials sectors. Our top Sells are stocks where high hopes and
expectations have been built in; where current prices have run well
ahead of both our and consensus target prices.
Politics a positive wildcard. Beyond rapidly executed fiscal packages,
the country’s new leadership could make further changes to longstanding
policies to attract foreign investment and win back broader
support from all Malaysians. These initiatives should be positive for
equity market at least in the short-term.
Can Big Companies Become Successful Venture CapitalistsPaul Brody
IT’S HARDLY SURPRISING that big companies are attracted to the venture capital (VC) model for new business development. Its track record is enviable: the industry as a whole outperformed the S&P 500 in five of the past six years, and US venture-backed companies have raised more than $40 billion in initial public oƒferings since 1990. Moreover, the model tempts management with the prospect of improved access to business innovation, better retention of entrepreneurial talent, and greater growth in demand for core products.
Yet more oƒten than not, big company attempts at applying the VC model produce disappointing results. Most find it diƒficult to establish the systems, capabilities, and cultures that make good VC firms successful. Even so, big companies can apply the VC model successfully with the right approach and expectations.
The survey of over 325 venture capital investors found that in 2010:
- 44% believed total VC investment would increase slightly between $21-25 billion
- 49% said their firm would invest in the same number of portfolio companies
- 72% thought the percentage of deals outside their current geographic footprint would remain the same
- Most said investment would increase or remain unchanged in sectors like clean tech, internet, software, and decline in media/entertainment
- The median predicted number of venture-backed IPOs was 25, ranging from 5 to 120
- 91% believed the number of venture-backed acquisitions would increase in value
- Most said firm resources like number of investors and staff would remain largely
A call to action for Osaka to not allow Silicon Valley to supplant Kansai Areas global leadership in Energy Efficiency, Environmental and Industrial Electronics Cleantech markets. A presentation made 10/27/2009 at Plug and Play Sunnyvale to visitors from Osaka government, Osaka University and Mitsubishi Estate
The corporate world relies on instant access to reliable information. A new Indian website called www.meraevents.com aims to be a one-stop shop for information about conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows. It allows organizers to post event details, promote events, and find service providers, while delegates can search for events and access services like badge printing. The site offers opportunities for networking and aims to simplify event planning, marketing, and attendance. It also provides advertising opportunities for businesses like venues and printers, opening a new avenue for reaching customers.
The document provides an outline for a presentation to Palestinian educators on using lessons from the Rwandan genocide and constitution to develop civic engagement curriculum for Palestinian youth. The morning session includes trust and team building exercises, reviewing analytical exercises on Rwanda, discussing case studies on how Rwanda's constitution promotes reconciliation, and having educators develop initial lesson plans around Palestinian basic laws. The objective is to help educators create child and youth friendly methods of civic engagement in Palestine using knowledge gained from Rwanda's experience with reconciliation.
- US venture capital investment declined significantly in 2009, with few IPO exits and decreased M&A activity, continuing a difficult exit environment. VC investment levels and number of deals declined to levels not seen since the 1990s.
- Protective investing increased as firms focused on supporting existing portfolio companies rather than new investments. Cleantech emerged as a new area of focus, outpacing software deals for the first time.
- Global VC activity showed signs of increasing, particularly in China, where the number of IPO exits grew. However, the overall number of global exit deals declined slightly from 2008.
This document discusses improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using the Honky-Tonk concept to reduce costs and increase throughput. It begins by introducing OEE and its three components: availability, performance, and yield. It then discusses the author's company, Toyota Boshoku, and explores how visual controls like the Honky-Tonk concept can help effectively use resources to drive improvements in lean manufacturing, total productive maintenance (TPM), and jidoka (autonomation).
1. The document provides historical context on Rwanda and pre-colonial Africa, describing the geography, ethnic groups, languages, and early civilizations that existed. 2. When European missionaries and colonizers arrived, they imposed new borders and systems of indirect rule that disrupted traditional African societies and power structures. 3. Over time, the Belgian colonizers in Rwanda specifically manipulated and exacerbated divisions between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups for purposes of governance, laying the groundwork for future conflict.
The document appears to be a collection of medical terms and images related to dermatology. It includes terms such as dermatitis, moluscum contagiosum, psoriasis, fungal infections, melanoma, acro dermatitis enteropathica, various types of skin cancers, drug reactions, herpes, and warts. The document also references several image files but does not include the image content.
Creating Global Ventures - The Next Challenge for Japan's Evolving Venture Ha...Allen Miner
Presentation on SunBridge and the evolving environment for Entrepreneurism and Venture Capital in Japan given at Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center April 20, 2010. Identifies failure to expand internationally as a key failure of Japanese startups relative to their peers in the US and Europe.
O documento analisa os artigos 4o e 5o da Lei 11.419/2006, que tratam da intimação via portal eletrônico ou por diário da justiça eletrônico no processo judicial eletrônico. O autor discute as implicações destes dispositivos legais e como eles vêm sendo interpretados pela jurisprudência brasileira.
The document discusses the history of sutures from ancient times to modern day. It describes early techniques such as using ants or thorns to close wounds. Later, materials like catgut (sheep intestine) and sterilized needles were used. Post WWII, swaged-on needles reduced tissue trauma. The document covers suture classification (absorbable vs non-absorbable, synthetic vs biological), characteristics, examples (Vicryl, PDS), appropriate tissue uses, and needle anatomy, shapes, and holders. It also briefly discusses staples, adhesives and surgical tape.
The document discusses various technologies related to client server architecture and databases. It provides information on backend databases like Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase and their versions. It also lists various front end technologies like VB, VC++, and Java that can be used to build client interfaces. Other topics covered include ERP systems like SAP, Oracle Applications, and PeopleSoft along with details on their modules and tools. Business intelligence, data warehousing, and integration technologies are also summarized.
The document outlines the NVCA's 4-pillar plan to restore liquidity in the US venture capital industry. Pillar I focuses on strengthening the VC ecosystem by promoting partnerships between VCs, investment banks, accounting firms, and other stakeholders. Pillar II aims to enhance liquidity paths for portfolio companies through new private market platforms and global financing options. Pillar III recommends tax incentives to stimulate IPOs. Pillar IV suggests regulatory changes to reduce barriers for small companies going public.
This document discusses recommendations from an IPO Task Force to address the decline in initial public offerings (IPOs) of emerging growth companies in the United States. It summarizes that IPOs have declined significantly in the last 15 years, reducing an important pathway for innovation and job creation. The task force identifies challenges such as increased regulation that raises costs, a channel focus on high-volume trading over investing, and weak links to investor demand. It proposes four recommendations - create a new category of emerging growth company with scaled regulation to increase supply; improve availability of information to investors; educate issuers on working with banks; and provide a tax incentive for individuals to buy and hold IPO shares to incentivize demand.
The document discusses the JOBS Act and its implications. It provides an agenda that will discuss what the JOBS Act does, why Congress passed it, its implications for early and later stage startups, and allow for Q&A. Biographies of the speakers are also included.
The document discusses the current state and future of the U.S. venture capital industry. It argues that while venture capital has played an important role in financing growth companies, its importance is often overstated. Venture capital represents only a small fraction of startup financing. The performance of the venture capital industry has also stagnated in recent years, with 5-year and 10-year returns not significantly outperforming public markets. For the industry to remain viable and continue supporting entrepreneurs, it will need to improve its returns going forward.
The document discusses private equity, including venture capital and leveraged buyouts. It defines private equity and provides examples of different types of investments. The document makes the case that private equity can outperform public markets over the long term while providing diversification. However, private equity also involves higher risk and lower liquidity than public investments. The document suggests that pension funds should consider allocating 5-10% of their equities to private equity and discusses various ways to invest, such as directly, through private equity managers, or funds of funds. It questions whether new investors have missed opportunities in private equity given consolidation in Europe and high valuations in some regions.
This document contains a summary of lessons learned from starting and growing 10 different ventures over 25 years. Some key points include:
1) Entrepreneurs love ideas but hate risk, yet find ways to move projects forward.
2) Creating new markets is incredibly difficult.
3) Focus on solving real problems that people are willing to pay to fix.
4) Take funding opportunities when available since ventures take longer and cost more than expected.
5) Have a plan B since success is not guaranteed.
The document also includes a quiz question about revenue growth projections starting at $150k in the first year at either 20% or 30% annual growth rates over 30 years.
Private company secondary markets january 2012 - markum breakfastJason Jones
The private company secondary market has grown significantly in recent years as more companies stay private longer. This market allows investors to purchase shares of private companies from existing shareholders. The growth of this market is helping to address the widening "IPO gap" as companies mature before going public. Secondary investors provide liquidity to shareholders of late-stage private companies and help relieve pressure for companies who face constraints on the traditional IPO path. The legal framework around private share trading is also developing to further support this growing market.
The document discusses venture capital (VC) financing for early stage technology companies. It outlines the typical stages of technology company development and associated sources of financing. While VC is regarded as important for economic growth by supporting high-growth innovative companies, the reality is that VC investment has declined in recent years in areas like seed/start-up and early stage financing. There are also concerns about the quality and consistency of returns among VC funds. The role for government is discussed to help address investor reluctance and support potential economic returns through mechanisms like cornerstone funds and tax relief, but the industry should not become reliant on government.
Avnet, Inc. 2010 Analyst Day & 50th Anniversary Celebration: Dec 15, 2010
Presenters included: Roy Vallee, chairman and chief executive officer; Rick Hamada, president and chief operating officer; Ray Sadowski, senior vice president and chief financial officer; Harley Feldberg, president, Electronics Marketing; and Phil Gallagher, president, Technology Solutions.
Following the analyst day event, Avnet commemorated its 50th anniversary on the New York Stock Exchange by ringing the closing bell.
Strategic Innovation: Coming to an Industry Near YouBrian Christian
The document discusses strategic innovation for industries. It defines strategic innovation as new offerings that stretch a company's risk levels but do not break the company. The document urges readers to care about strategic innovation because many industries are in flux, making them ripe for disruption, and corporate turnover is accelerating as companies fail to innovate strategically. Finally, it provides guidance on how to achieve strategic innovation through clearly defining starting and end points, developing design principles, and designing a discovery process.
The document discusses sustainable competitiveness and how networks enable connectivity and global competitiveness. It talks about how networks are becoming the platform for all forms of communication and IT, and how this network transformation is changing the way people work, live, play and learn. The network is enabling new business models focused on productivity and growth.
Digital Media: A driver for economic growthDelvinia
Adam Froman's lunchtime keynote at the Emerging Leaders Network Summit, discussing the work he has been doing with Ryerson University to help understand the potential for digital media and to examine what the next evolution of university supported, industry led, centre of excellence would look like
An initiative of the Toronto City Summit Alliance, the Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) is a group of 100+ emerging leaders who have been identified as city-building leaders. On Tuesday April 7th, the ELN held it’s inaugural Summit, an all-day working session where we will examine pressing issues facing the region. The theme was Why Not Here? The Emerging Leaders Network Ideas for Toronto.
The PEO Industry in Transition, by Benjamin Gordon, BGSA CEOBenjamin Gordon
The PEO industry is consolidating as larger firms acquire smaller competitors. This document outlines the history and current state of the PEO industry in 4 phases:
1) Rapid growth in the 1990s as the industry enjoyed over 20% growth and several firms went public.
2) Sudden decline from 2000-2003 as the dot-com bust, 9/11, and an insurance crisis led to half of PEOs going out of business.
3) Maturation from 2004-present as recovery led to more stable growth, with industry leaders seeing share price increases of 500-1200%.
4) Consolidation is the current phase, as larger private equity backed firms acquire competitors to gain scale
Venture capital-backed IPOs have significantly outperformed the broader IPO market and non-venture backed companies over the past several years. On average, venture-backed companies saw stock price increases of 18.8% on the first day of trading and 10.5% after six months. Several factors contribute to their strong performance, including venture capitalists selecting companies based on long-term scalability rather than short-term profits. Venture firms also help professionalize the companies they invest in to prepare them for successful public listings. Recent regulatory changes and competitive stock exchanges could further increase IPO activity for venture-backed firms going forward.
The Canadian GIC market is valued at just under $900 billion in Q1 2009. Chartered banks hold the largest share at 67% of funds, while credit unions and trust companies hold 25% and 7% respectively. On average, GIC volumes have grown 5% per year. Individuals hold 57% of outstanding balances compared to 43% for businesses. Distribution is key to success in the GIC market, with large investment dealers and independent brokers driving most origination. Rates are generally not the main competitive driver, as customers prioritize insured status, brand, and advisor recommendations over rates. New entrants may consider differentiated strategies around distribution channels, product features, or rates/commissions.
The document summarizes Israel's experience with two policy instruments - the Yozma program and technological incubators program - that supported the development of its high-tech sector from 1969 to 2008.
The Yozma program in 1991 leveraged government funds to create private venture capital funds, helping establish Israel's VC industry. Technological incubators established in 1991-1993 received public funds but also attracted $1.8 billion in private investments for incubated firms.
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1. NVCA 4-Pillar Plan to Restore Liquidity
in the U.S. Venture Capital Industry
April 29/30, 2009
Dixon Doll
DCM Co-Founder and General Partner, NVCA Chairman
Mark Heesen
NVCA President
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2. Reinvigorating Liquidity in the U.S. VC Industry
The Background The Situation The Solution
● Liquidity Challenges
Job Creation
● Lack of IPOs Is
Harmful to Job Innovation
Creation and Overall
Economy I
Ecosystem
II
Enhanced
III
Taxation
IV
Regulation
Partners Liquidity
● Comprehensive Paths
Review of VC
Ecosystem Is Required
to Reinvigorate Our VC Industry U.S. Government
Financial Crisis & IPO Industry (once
Drought Revealed Markets Stabilize)
Systemic Issues
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3. Venture Capital Fuels Job Creation
VC-Backed Companies 92% of Job Growth
Create Jobs Faster Occurs Post-IPO
Employment CAGR (2006 – 2008) VC-Backed Company Employment Growth
97% 94% 88% 76% 92%
Pre-IPO Post-IPO
12.1M Jobs Created
Sources: Left: Global Insight, 2009
Right: NVCA, Global Insight and Survey of Top 136 VC-Based Companies That Went Public 1970–2005
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5. Dramatic Decline in IPOs in the 2000’s
Number of Venture-Based IPOs vs. M&A Exits
1990s 2000s
1,776 IPOs M&A 392 IPOs M&A
IPOs 56% 44% IPOs 13% 87%
(’92 – ’00) (’01 – ’08)
Lack of IPOs Is Harmful to Job Creation and Economy
Source: Thomson Reuters/NVCA
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6. IPOs in Decline This Decade
Number and Value of Venture-Backed IPOs in the U.S.
IPO Value ($B) Number of IPOs
* Base Year 1998 = 100
Sources: Qatalyst Partners, Securities Data Company (All U.S. venture-backed IPOs of > $10MM
from 1978 through 1991)
Dow Jones VentureSource (All U.S. venture-backed IPOs from 1992 through December 31, 2008)
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7. The Recent Realities of Venture-Backed M&As
and IPOs
Longer Time to IPO and M&A
Median Age at IPO
4.5 9.6
Years Years
1998 2008
Median Age at M&A
3 6.5
Years Years
1998 2008
Source: Thomson Reuters, Dow Jones VentureSource
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8. The Death of the Under $50M IPO
100
90
80
Transactions Raising $50M+
70
60
Percent of
50
Total IPOs
40
30
20
Transactions Raising Less Than $50M
10
0
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008*
80% of IPOs 20% of IPOs
Smaller than $50M Smaller than $50M
*Data Includes Corporate IPOs as of 10/31/08. (Excludes Funds, REITs, SPACs and LPs).
Source: Dealogic, Capital Markets Advisory Partners
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9. NVCA 4-Pillar Plan to Restore Liquidity in the
U.S. Venture Capital Industry
Job Creation
Innovation
I II III IV
Ecosystem Enhanced Tax Regulation
Partners Liquidity Incentives
Paths
VC Industry U.S. Government
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10. NVCA Plan: Pillar I – Ecosystem Partners
Job Creation
I-Banks
Innovation
VC Firms Buy Side
Ecosystem
Entrepreneurs
Partners
Exchanges
I II III IV
Ecosystem Enhanced Tax Regulation
Partners Liquidity Incentives
Paths
Accounting
Law Firms
Firms
VC Industry U.S. Government
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11. I
A Vacuum Exists for Small, Medium-Size Company IPOs
Implicit Post-IPO Company Valuation
($MM)
Boutique banks needed to
help cover unserved areas
$500
Would You Consider a
Boutique I-Bank To Be the
$400 Lead Book Runner for
Going Public on a U.S.
Stock Exchange?*
$300
NO MAN’S LAND
$200 32%
No
32%
Not Sure
36%
$100 Yes
IPOs not
Appropriate
$0 * Source: DCM Analysis /
$25 $50 $75 $100 Survey of Venture-Backed
Companies, 2009 –
Size of IPO Offering ($MM)1 Participants (N) = 108
21st Century Versions of “4 Horsemen” Required
: Assuming 25% of Company Sold in IPO
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12. Major I-Banks and Big 4 Accounting Firms I
Dominate U.S. IPOs
Nov. 2007 Recent VC-Backed IPOs Feb. 2009
IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO IPO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
I-Bank
at IPO
Audit Firm
at IPO
Investment Bank Audit Firm
IPO Managed by Major I-Banks Traditional Big 4
IPO Co-Managed by Boutique and Major I-Banks Traditional Non-Big 4
IPO Managed by Boutique Bank Only
15 Out of 21 Recent IPOs Led by Major I-Banks
and Big 4 Accounting Firms
Source: NVCA, Thomson Reuters
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13. I
Accounting Firms Examined More Closely
NVCA Recommends Use of New Terminology “The Global Six” in
Describing Major International Accounting Organizations Qualified to
Support Venture-Backed Portfolio Companies
The Global Six
● Deloitte LLP ● KPMG LLP
● Ernst & Young LLP ● PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
● Grant Thornton LLP ● BDO Seidman LLP
Recent Research Performed by Capital Markets Advisory Partners
(an Independent Advisory Firm) and Validated by the Above Six Firms, Shows
All Six Organizations Have Created Global Accounting Networks Operating in
More than 90 Countries Worldwide.*
* Source: “Which Audit Firms are Accepted by Wall Street?
A Reference Guide by Capital Markets Advisory Partners, 2009, Version 1.0
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14. I
NVCA Promoting Alternate Ecosystem Partners
Investment Banks Accounting Firms
● NVCA Organizing Workshops ● NVCA Meeting with “Global Six”
With Boutique Banks and Large Accounting Firms to Discuss
Facilitate I-Banks to Identify and Address Needs of VC-backed Companies
Needs of Emerging Growth and Ways To Provide Better
Companies Worldwide Support
● NVCA Encourages Joint Book ● NVCA Encourages Obtaining
Running (Major Bank and Bids From Global Six and Non-
Encourage Boutique Bank Partnership) with Global Six Accounting Firms as
Fee Sharing as a Desirable Desirable Practice in IPO
Practice Planning
NVCA Actions Can Create More Competitive Ecosystem
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15. I
Other Ecosystem Partner Recommendations
● I-Banks and VCs need to cultivate and
nurture new buyers / funds
specializing in venture IPOs
● Accounting Firms encouraged to
provide lower-cost services to IPO
candidate portfolio companies
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16. NVCA Plan: Pillar II – Enhanced Liquidity Paths
Job Creation
Innovation
I II III IV
Ecosystem Enhanced Tax Regulation
Partners Liquidity Incentives
Paths
VC Industry U.S. Government
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17. II
Current Liquidity Mechanisms
Public
Sellers Current I-Banks
(Portfolio Companies) Market Buyers
(Institutional/Strategic)
● Too Many ● Restricted Analyst and ● Public Market Jitters
Companies Below I-Banker Collaboration ● Short Selling Increases
Critical Mass ● Undergoing Massive Market Volatility
● Too Few Organizational Changes ● Minimum Bite Size
Transformative
Companies ● Due Diligence Burden
Distribution System Is Broken
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18. II
Enhanced Liquidity Mechanisms
● In Addition to Major I-Banks we Need Innovative Boutique Banks
Serving Emerging Growth Companies
● Use of New Private Market Platforms
– InsideVenture
– PORTAL Alliance (NASDAQ) Enhancements
– SecondMarket
– Xchange
– Other
● Additional Use of Global Financing / Fundraising and International
Stock Exchanges
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19. Enhanced Liquidity Mechanisms – Example
II
Public
Sellers New Liquidity Platforms
(Portfolio Companies) Market Buyers
(Institutional/Strategic)
● VC-Backed Private Market Platform
● Access to Long- ● Enforced Membership Criteria ● Pre-Screened Deal Flow
Term Investors – Last Round of Financing $20-200MM ● Efficient Due Diligence
● Accelerated Fund – Seeking to Go Public in 6-18 Months ● Increased Visibility
Raising ● In-House Vetting Process,
Including Company Information
Portal, Conferences
New Platforms Will Increase VC Ecosystem Liquidity
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20. NVCA Enhanced Liquidity II
Mechanism Recommendations
I. Liquidity Platforms II. Portfolio Companies III. Pro-Active M&A
• Venture Firms • Raise Rounds From • Venture Firms
Encouraged to Use Global Financing Encouraged to Pro-
Enhanced Liquidity Sources actively Explore M&A
Mechanisms Such as • Explore Global M&A Roll-Up of Smaller
InsideVenture and • Explore IPOs on Intl. Portfolio Companies
Others Stock Exchanges to Achieve IPO
Critical Mass
• Consider Longer Lock-
Ups to Increase
Demand for Venture-
Backed IPOs
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21. NVCA Plan: Pillar III – Tax Incentives
Job Creation
Innovation
I II III IV
Ecosystem Enhanced Tax Regulation
Partners Liquidity Incentives
Paths
VC Industry U.S. Government
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22. III
NVCA Pro-Growth Taxation Recommendations
New Preserve
● Adopt New Tax Incentive to ● Keep Long-Term Capital Gains Tax
Stimulate IPOs Rate Globally Competitive
– One Time Only
● Preserve Meaningful Differential
– 10% Capital Gains Tax Rate for IPO Between Ordinary Income and
Purchaser and Investors Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rates
– Only Applicable for Holding Periods >
2-3 Years
● Promote Tax Incentives for Venture
Capital Investments of Certain
● Consider a Longer Holding Period for Types and Sizes (e.g. Cleantech,
Long-Term Capital Gains Life Sciences)
Special IPO Program Will
Increase Government Revenues
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23. NVCA Plan: Pillar IV – Regulation
Job Creation
Innovation
I II III IV
Ecosystem Enhanced Tax Regulation
Partners Liquidity Incentives
Paths
VC Industry U.S. Government
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24. IV
Barriers to Going Public on U.S. Stock Exchanges
Exit Route Preference Top 3 Barriers to Going Public
and Expectation # of Responses Answered as a Top 3 Issue
(n=108) (Participants = 108)
Compliance Requirements
(Sarbanes-Oxley, Audit, Governance)
M&A
Increased Volatility in the Public Markets
M&A Better Alternative
(Faster Process, More Liquidity)
Investment-Banking Related Issues (Analyst
Coverage, Requires High Rev Threshold)
Transaction Costs of Going Public (Legal,
Banker Fees, Non-Compliance Related Costs)
IPO
Higher Perceived Litigation Risk from
U.S. Investor Base
Other
Current Regulation Has a Major Impact on How
Emerging Companies Consider their Exit Route
Source: DCM Analysis/Survey of Venture-Backed Companies, 2009
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25. IV
Uncoordinated Regulations Severely Harm
Small Companies
Regulations Original Intent Unintended Impact
● Reduce Fraud ● Prohibitively Expensive for Small Companies
Sarbanes ● Restore Confidence ● Extended Time to IPO
Oxley ● M&A More Attractive
● Eliminate I-Bank Conflict ● Sell Side Analyst Exodus
“Spitzer of Interest ● Reduced Analyst Coverage and
Decree” Aftermarket Support
● Equal Information Access ● Communication Gap Grows Between Small
Reg. Fair for All Investors Caps and Potential Buyers
Disclosure
● Faster Development of ● Restrictions Limit Usefulness
Rule 144A Private Placements
Regulations Need Updating to Eliminate
Unintended Consequences
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26. IV
NVCA Recommendations for Regulatory Changes
Pre-IPO Post-IPO Private Placement
• Permit À La Carte • Suspend Minimum Market Cap • 144A – Expand Definitions of
Disclosure System Requirements Qualified Institutional Buyers
• Permit Confidential • Prohibit Short Sales of Newly • 144A – Relax Requisite Holding
Registration Filings Issued Company Shares for at Periods and Volume
Least 12 Months Restrictions
• Phase in SOX 404
Requirement For Small • Expand Usage of Form S-3 to • NASDAQ/Portal Alliance – Open
Companies Enable Offerings Beginning 90 It Up to Private Companies and
Days Post IPO Accredited Investors
• Permit Research Analysts to
Better Collaborate with Both • Eliminate Restrictions on Use of
the Issuer and Investment S-3 for Certain Primary Offerings
Bankers During the IPO of Non-accelerated Filers
Process • Revise Requirement
• Relax Financial Statement for Obtaining Shareholder
Requirements Approval to Sell Securities Below
Market or Book Value
• Educate CFOs on Reg FD
Restrictions and Allowances
NVCA Requests Full SEC Review of Recent Laws
to Streamline Small Company IPO Process
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27. NVCA 4-Pillar Plan Summary
Job Creation • Request Full SEC Regulatory
• Stimulate Ecosystem
Review to Streamline Small
Competition : I-banks
Innovation Company IPO Process
(Majors/Boutiques), Law
Firms, Acctg. Firms • Eliminate Harmful Spitzer
(Global Six - Lower Settlement Provisions
Costs) • Relax SOX 404 Compliance
• Encouraging Joint Book
Running with Shared
I II III IV Restrictions and Permit
Optional Extended Lock-ups
Ecosystem Enhanced Tax Regulation
Economics Partners Liquidity Incentives • Expand usability of NASDAQ
• Cultivate New Buyers / Paths PORTAL Alliance to private
Funds for IPOs companies and accredited
investors
VC Industry U.S. Government
• Use New Platforms for Linking Buyers and Sellers • Adopt New Tax Incentive to Stimulate IPOs:
(Like InsideVenture) One Time Only
• Encourage Use of Global Funding Sources for New • Keep Long-Term Capital Gains Rate Competitive
Rounds, M&A and IPOs • Promote Tax Credits for VC Investments of Certain
• Utilize Pro-Active M&A to Achieve Critical Mass Types/Sizes (e.g. Cleantech)
• Consider Longer Holding Period for Long-Term capital Gains
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28. NVCA Expresses Its Appreciation
● The NVCA Board of Directors ● Harry W. Kellogg, Jr., Silicon Valley Bank
● Hassan Ahmad, Sonus Networks ● Stan Lapidus, Helicos
● Mike Brooks, Venrock ● Bob McCooey NASDAQ
● Stuart Cable, Goodwin Procter ● Michael Millman, JP Morgan
● James L. Callinan, RS Investments ● Chuck Newhall, NEA
● Frank Currie, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell ● Duncan Niederauer, NYSE Euronext
● Scott Cutler, NYSE Euronext ● Sandy Robertson, Robertson Stephens
● Ash Dahod, Starent Networks ● James D. Robinson III, RRE Ventures
● Mona DeFrawi, InsideVenture ● Bill Schnoor, Goodwin Procter
● Paul Deninger, Jefferies & Co. ● Antoinette Schoar, MIT
● Susan Page Estes, Global VC Coverage, UBS ● Larry Sonsini, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
AG ● David Topper, JP Morgan
● Irwin Federman, USVP ● Brian Truesdale, Deutsche Bank
● Leslie Wolff Golden, Ridgewood Capital ● David Weild, Markets Advisory Partners
● Bob Grady, The Carlyle Group ● Thom Weisel, Thomas Weisel Partners
● Bill Hambrecht, W.R. Hambrecht + Co. ● Rian Wren, Neutral Tandem
● Felda Hardymon, Harvard Business School
Thanks to DCM, Highland Capital Partners, the NYSE
and Wilson Sonsini for their generosity in hosting the
Blue Ribbon dinners
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