11.3. Quotation of Private Equity Companies

11.3.1. Potential advantages and disadvantages

When a venture capitalist decides to go public, he selects the most appropriate market and the best possible structure in which to effectively offer his participations. Private equity operators review the stock exchange quotation and the financial market before considering an investment opportunity. Financial markets dedicated to innovative companies with an intense growth level offer venture capitalists the best opportunities.

In order to attract investors, the ability of the fund to create value must be evaluated. This is done by considering elements such as the track record of the previous investments in the portfolio, the rate of investment failure, ...

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