The Limited Partner Perspective A Survey of North American and European Institutions 2003 The Limited Partner Perspective provides an insight into the institutional mindset in Europe and North America. The report examines how investment strategies have changed and how investors expect to adapt them further over the medium term. It looks at sector, stage, and regional preferences, return expectations, motives for investing, and the likes and dislikes of LPs. It also covers: The views of 100 investors with over $100 billion committed to private equity The top 10 rankings of the most highly regarded venture capital and buy-out firms Analysis of strategies and allocations This year’s survey looks in detail at the way institutions go about making their investment decisions and how they have refined the process. It discusses effective fundraising strategies and identifies the core ingredients for success.   Edition: Second Format: Research Report Pages: 58 Published: September 2003 Buy Report Online Click on your preferred currency to purchase. Presentation in Adobe PDF Format: WILL BE E-MAILED TO YOU. £100.00 (click to buy) UK customers: 17.5% VAT will be added to the above price. EU customers: 17.5% VAT will be added to the above price where a valid VAT number is not supplied by you. Non- EU customers: No VAT will be added to the above price NB: Orders can take up to 5 working days to be processed. Please note, orders can only be cancelled if the product has not yet shipped to you. After products have been dispatched, no refunds can be given. See below for full terms and conditions. Table of Contents Contents Executive summary Commitments by Investment Type, Stage and Sector Commitments by Region Performance, Past and Future Reasons for Investing in Private Equity Fund Selection Investment Strategy The Investment Process Issues for the Future GP Fundraising Strategy The Leading Private Equity Firms Appendix A: Overview of Respondents Figures Average Portfolio by Investment Type Weighted Average Commitment by Investment Type Average Future Portfolio by Investment Type Weighted Average Future Commitments by Investment Type Average Portfolio by Sector Weighted Average Commitments by Sector Average Future Portfolio by Sector Weighted Average Future Commitments by Sector Average Portfolio by Region Weighted Average Present Commitments by Region Average Future Portfolio by Region Weighted Average Future Commitments by Region Historical Returns Experience Returns Experience by Period of First Investment Expected Returns Returns Compared with Expectations Reasons for Investing in Private Equity Obstacles to Investing in Private Equity Gatekeepers and Advisors The Role of Gatekeepers Key Fund Selection Criteria Comparing US and European Funds Changes to Investment Strategy Over the Last Two Years Changes in Regional Strategy Country Rankings The Fund Investment Process Average Length of Time to Reach Positive Investment Decision The Investment Process by Number of Funds Future Outlook Proportion of Investors Considering an Allocation Increase The Fundraising Process Leading US Venture Firms Leading European Venture Firms Leading US Buy-out Firms Leading European Buy-out Firms Breakdown of Respondents Date of Initial Private Equity Investment Entry Point into the Asset Class Report Ordering: Delivery, Terms & Conditions and FAQs. Copyright © 2003 AltAssets