Commentary

Acquisition of ecoATM Demonstrates Growing Strength of Corporate Venture Capital

The acquisition today of ecoATM by Outerwall helps demonstrate that corporate venture capital funding is alive and well, says guest columnist Randy Hawks of Claremont Creek Ventures.

Private Equity Finds Egress Easier than Entrance

These may be halcyon days to sell, but the private equity industry may need to buff its reputation if it wants to replenish its inventory, writes Robert Cyran of Breakingviews.

Did Tax Uncertainty Drive Bad Investment Decisions?

Guest columnist Philippe T. Schenk of Grove Street wonders if the uncertainty around taxes in Q4 affected PE investment decisions and led to a misalignment of interests between the taxable GP and the tax-exempt LP.

Icahn Seeks to Allay Fears Over Lack of Financing for Dell Bid

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn told Dell Inc shareholders that an investment bank would help fund his offer for the PC maker as he sought to assuage concerns over his means to fund the bid.

Solera Acquisition Highlights Promise of Cybersecurity Investments

Blue Coat Systems' purchase of Solera Networks is not only good news for Allegis Capital, but also a healthy reminder of the major opportunity in building technology-based defenses against successful cyber attacks, writes Bob Ackerman, Allegis Capital founder and peHub guest columnist.

Stepping on the Peers

Institutional investors are taking over the nascent peer-to-peer lending industry, says guest columnist David Drake, founder of PE firm LDJ Capital.

Forget Midas; What We Really Need Is a Mygdon List

The problem with the Midas List is that it focuses on individuals when venture capital is a team sport; it’s like giving a medal only to the member of a relay team who crosses the finish line, says guest columnist Mahendra Ramsinghani.

Achieving the Exit with Drew Sievers and mFoundry

Drew Sievers, who led mFoundry to an acquisition by FIS, discusses creating a culture of partnership, selling to financial institutions, and working with strategic investors with competing interests in Shareholder Representative Services’ latest Q&A.

How investors can avoid due diligence pitfalls in China

‘Always be willing to walk away from a potential deal that seems too good to be true, especially in China,’ those are the words of wisdom from today’s peHUB Guest Blogger.

The Benefits From Investing in IR Before IPO

Trust in IPOs must be earned again, and no better way than through strong communications on fundamental performance and prospects that IR delivers