Research

Private Capital Markets Project

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the first report

Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management is engaged in an ongoing private cost of capital survey (PCOC) to specifically examine the behavior of senior lenders, asset based lenders, mezzanine funds, private equity groups, and venture capital firms. The Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project is the first comprehensive, simultaneous investigation of the major private capital market segments to:

• Help private business owners understand the private cost of capital to make optimal investment and financing decisions
• Research capital types and the requirements that must be met to raise new capital
• Assess the broader policy implications

About the Project

The Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project previews key findings from its forthcoming 126-page report detailing the 2010 outlook for private capital providers and privately-held businesses.

News and Information

• Press Release: Private capital providers have very high expectation for return on investment
• Venture Beat: High investment return expectations may limit VC spending
  By Dr. John Paglia 
• Forbes: VC delusions
• San Jose Mercury News: Venture capitalists rely heavily on 'gut feelings'
• WSJ: Venture capital firms still optimistic about fund-raising

Participate or learn more: privatecap@pepperdine.edu