Why diversification could be a winning formula for VC funds
New research suggests that VC funds that diversify across geography or industry can increase the chances of their portfolio’s success....
Are we headed for a perfect financial storm?
Heavy government borrowing and soaring AI investment are putting pressure on capital, while companies remain resilient. A sharp drop in profits, however, could trigger a global financial crisis....
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How many firms around the world are in or close to corporate distress?
As interest rates rose in many economies, fears of a “hard landing” grew. We examine whether a tighter monetary policy has translated into more firms going into corporate distress by tracking three...
Venture capital: generate impact or push for a healthy return?
January 29, 2024 • by Valentina Masseretti , Anita Quas , Stefano Romito, Clodia Vurro in Finance • 8 min read
Impact venture capital in Europe is generating lower financial returns than its traditional counterpart. Here are three possible reasons why....
Do aggregate economic profit outcomes align with established metrics about national business environments?
The economic profit measure developed in the Crux of Capitalism initiative is based solely on reported firm performance. As such it departs from established metrics of the national business environment...
Measuring impact wins public trust and is good for the bottom line
January 22, 2024 • by Sonja Haut in Finance • 11 min read
Impact metrics are not just about keeping regulators and investors happy, they can help unearth new pockets of value for companies, from talent and brand appeal to efficiency and innovation....
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