March 2008 Issue

Plenty of investment bankers may be looking to move into private equity these days, but not every banker is equipped for the transition. Here are some guidelines in evaluating who’s best suited to switch sides. 

The best minds from China and India remain frustratingly out of reach for US venture capital-backed portfolio companies, thanks to strict caps on visas for the highly skilled. 

Private equity firms are applying a new rigor in evaluating the performance of investment professionals, shifting the process from an art to a science. 

Cadwalader Wickersham has launched its own private equity practice with a splash, by drafting a Latham & Watkins pro. 

The Financial Strategies division of asset manager MD Sass is an incubator of sorts. But instead of seeding innovative technologies, the firm grows asset managers with novel investment theses. 

Selecting the right recruiter requires no less diligence than any other hire. There are several pitfalls to avoid when outsourcing an executive search. 

The nasty split of Fox Paine & Company showed the industry that a founder’s departure can bring a whole host of problems. 

The pension fund has acquired stakes in several marquee buyout firms, the latest of which is the purchase of a 10 percent stake in the tech buyout giant. 

The global private equity firm has created a new role dedicated exclusively to creating and managing relationships with operating talent. 

Blackstone’s public ‘currency’ is helping the firm expand