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Demystifying venture capital firms: Extraordinary or regular?

February 13, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco in Investing • 6 min read

The VC landscape is a nuanced world that combines distinct traits with shared fundamentals. Understanding these nuances is crucial for anyone navigating the complex world of startup investments....

Challenging dogmatic narratives in venture capital, with Fergal Mullen – Part 1

January 26, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Investing • 1 min read

Fergal Mullen emphasizes that success metrics should extend beyond mere fund size and align with broader strategies at investment firms...

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A fresh start is needed after the misadventures of venture capital

January 22, 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Investing • 8 min read

The venture capital model has failed far too many smaller firms seeking the funds to grow but, argues Jerry Davis, there is a better way....

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From caterpillar to butterfly: Three steps to transition from entrepreneur to investor

January 18, 2024 • by Simon Minder in Investing • 7 min read

The baby boomer generation is leaving the workplace. This raises the inevitable issue of succession for first-generation family business entrepreneurs, says Simon Minder....

Five trends to drive business and finance in 2024

December 29, 2023 • by Karl Schmedders in Investing • 6 min read

The outlook for 2024 remains cautious. Karl Schmedders, IMD’s Professor of Finance, considers five themes that are likely to dominate the business landscape....

Nesta’s Lisa Barclay seeks returns on impact investing

December 19, 2023 • by Michael Skapinker in Investing • 7 min read

Impact investor Lisa Barclay explains how Nesta is building a virtuous circle of investment in UK startups....

What investors need to know about venture capital

December 4, 2023 • by Jim Pulcrano, Olivier Laplace in Investing • 10 min read

Entrepreneurs drive the economy but only if they have the funds to bring their ideas to life. In this article we demystify venture capital for potential investors and examine how to minimize...

Insights into the world of Venture Capital

December 1, 2023 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Investing • 1 min read

In this new series from IMD and its Venture Asset Management Initiative, experts explore the dynamic realm of venture capital. Where innovation meets investment, and ideas transform into thriving enterprises....

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Why Warren Buffett has bet on “bad” strategy in Japan’s comeback

November 23, 2023 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Investing • 8 min read

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has identified five Japanese trading houses that he believes will profit from an improving economic outlook and a more shareholder-friendly regime in Japan. Patrick Reinmoeller explains the surprising...

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How much money can our corporate giants spend fixing the world?

November 8, 2023 • by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Investing • 6 min read

With society facing a number of critical challenges, such as the transition to a low-carbon economy, digital disruption, and aging populations, demands are growing on businesses to divert some of their economic...

Beyond the obvious: quiet predictors of VC fund performance with Michael Kim