Inside private equity : thrills, spills and lessons by the author of Nothing ventured, nothing gained

An eye-opening account of some of the successful deals and spectacular failures in the career of a successful private equity investor. Bill Ferris has led the field in Australian venture capital and private equity for more than 40 years. He has seen his share of successful floats, fly-by night wonders, and companies gone wrong. Here he takes readers into the world of private equity, with a wealth of stories on the successes and failures, deals that went right and deals that went wrong. There are priceless lessons for would-be investors and entrepreneurs in the insights the author can offer-how to raise funds, picking the right people, start-ups versus buyouts, IPO's and trade sales, all lessons drawn from personal experience. Along with numerous case studies of successful and not so successful ventures, Bill Ferris gives a detailed analysis of what makes a successful PE team, looks into the future of private equity, and summarizes the history of the industry from the 1970s.--Résumé de l'éditeur. Following on from his best selling Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained , an eye-opening account of some of the successful deals and spectacular failures in the career of one of Australia's best known private equity investors. Bill Ferris has led the field in Australian venture capital and private equity for over forty years. He has seen his share of successful floats, fly-by-night wonders and companies gone wrong. In his bestselling Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained he took readers behind closed doors to explain how the industry works and shared the lessons he learned along the way. This book takes the story on into the world of private equity, with a wealth of stories on the successes and failures, deals that went right and deals that went wrong. There are priceless lessons for would-be investors and entrepreneurs in the insights the author can offer - how to raise funds, picking the right people, start-ups versus buyouts, IPOs and trade sales, all lessons drawn from personal experience. Along with numerous cases studies of successful, and not so successful, ventures, Bill Ferris gives a detailed analysis of what makes a successful PE team, looks into the future of private equity and summarises the history of the industry from the 1970s. An Eye-opening Account Of Some Of The Successful Deals And Spectacular Failures In The Career Of A Successful Private Equity Investor. Bill Ferris Has Led The Field In Australian Venture Capital And Private Equity For More Than 40 Years. He Has Seen His Share Of Successful Floats, Fly-by Night Wonders, And Companies Gone Wrong. Here He Takes Readers Into The World Of Private Equity, With A Wealth Of Stories On The Successes And Failures, Deals That Went Right And Deals That Went Wrong. There Are Priceless Lessons For Would-be Investors And Entrepreneurs In The Insights The Author Can Offer-how To Raise Funds, Picking The Right People, Start-ups Versus Buyouts, Ipo's And Trade Sales, All Lessons Drawn From Personal Experience. Along With Numerous Case Studies Of Successful And Not So Successful Ventures, Bill Ferris Gives A Detailed Analysis Of What Makes A Successful Pe Team, Looks Into The Future Of Private Equity, And Summarizes The History Of The Industry From The 1970s. Bill Ferris. Includes Index. First Ed. Published In 2000 With The Title Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained. Bill Ferris has led the field in Australian venture capital and private equity for over forty years. He has seen his share of successful floats, fly-by-night wonders and companies gone wrong. In his bestselling Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained he took readers behind closed doors to explain how the industry works and shared the lessons he learned along the way.

This book takes the story on into the world of private equity, with a wealth of stories on the successes and failures, deals that went right and deals that went wrong. There are priceless lessons for would-be investors and entrepreneurs in the insights the author can offer - how to raise funds, picking the right people, start-ups versus buyouts, IPOs and trade sales, all lessons drawn from personal experience.

Along with numerous cases studies of successful, and not so successful, ventures, Bill Ferris gives a detailed analysis of what makes a successful PE team, looks into the future of private equity and summarises the history of the industry from the 1970s. Bill Ferris has led the field in Australian venture capital and private equity for over forty years. He has seen his share of successful floats, fly-by-night wonders and companies gone wrong. In his bestselling Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained he took readers behind closed doors to explain how the industry works and shared the lessons he learned along the way. This book takes the story on into the world of private equity, with a wealth of stories on the successes and failures, deals that went right and deals that went wrong. There are priceless lessons for would-be investors and entrepreneurs in the insights the author can offer - how to raise funds, picking the right people, start-ups versus buyouts, IPOs and trade sales, all lessons drawn from personal experience. Along with numerous cases studies of successful, and not so successful, ventures, Bill Ferris gives a detailed analysis of what makes a successful PE team, looks into the future of private equity and summarises the history of the industry from the 1970s. BUS000000,book From his unique perspective Bill Ferris draws priceless lessons for investors, entrepreneurs, students and aspiring private equity practitioners. There are insights into how to raise funds, who are the right people for private equity, financial structuring of buyouts, exciting investments via IPOs, trade sales or otherwise.