Kevin Ley

The London-based venture philanthropy firm has hired former Goldman Sachs executive director Meredith Niles as it seeks to double the size of its portfolio in the next four years.

Profits in the fourth quarter for the New York-based firm, which manages more than $1tn in assets, were hit especially hard by hedge fund and real estate losses.

Venture capital and private equity managers are employing a number of legal and technical measures to balance LP demand for information with the need to protect trade secrets

The EU commissioner for internal markets hits out at regulatory restraints but calls for better transparency

As private equity assets under management continue their exponential growth, BNY looks to take advantage of a trend toward outsourcing

Many GPs are finding it necessary to go on longer road shows in the current market, but they should be careful in seeking extensions from LPs

From its base in San Francisco, Genstar Capital has gradually expanded its 'verticals' and stable of operating experts while keeping a tight cap on fund size (and negotiating a 25 percent carry).

The secondaries firm is looking to grow its team with an eye toward Europe

Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association is calling for more federal support for venture capital funds to halt an investment decline in the high-tech industry.