Author Archives: the HedgeCo News Team
The two-"cycles" of venture capital
“Venture capital is essentially an arbitrage opportunity between the different values ascribed to an asset by the private and public markets.”1 “Joseph ‘Joe Bananas’ Bonanno Sr., former head of one of New York City’s five original Mafia families, .. . […]
The hedge-fund talent search AROUND THE MARKETS
Growing numbers of investment firms are quietly financing promising hedge-fund managers, much as venture capitalists underwrite risky start-ups in the hope that some will strike it rich. Hedge-fundexecutives estimate that at least 30 providers of seed capital have emerged in […]
Too good to be true? You know better than that Hedge funds / Let the buyers beware
Hedge funds for the masses are one of the latest hot trends in global asset management. In the United States, hardly a month passes without news of another offering aimed at the broader market. Theconcept has taken off in Europe, […]
Bear-market investing Do guaranteed hedge funds deliver?
Promoted as a risk-free and potentially lucrative route into the complex world of derivatives, capital-guaranteed hedge funds may be viewed by some investors as a panacea. But do these products standup to close scrutiny? Despite their increasing popularity in Asia […]
Japanese managers: Their candid views on entrepreneurship
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With the growing financial crisis and collapse of the bubble economy of Japan, small, innovative, companies can offer the catalyst the economy needs. Yet the traditional culture of Japan, its educational system, and entrenched employment and promotion practices […]
Rand Capital Announces Three Investments and Quarter End
Rand Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: RAND) announced that its net asset value for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 is $1.65 per share, including $2 million in cash at, ($0.37 per share). During the quarter, Rand Capital SBIC, L.P. participated in […]
Local biotech industry hurt by GeneProt move
In a major set-back for Chicago’s biotech industry, two major upstarts left Illinois over the last several weeks. Evanston-based GeneProt decided to pull up stakes and relocate operations to NewJersey late last month. GeneProt is a leading proteomics company, and […]
Dogfight for exec jet sales
WOODBRIDGE, N.J.–Warren Buffett’s Executive Jet Inc., the dominant seller of fractional ownerships of airplanes, is facing new competition from UAL Corp. and Bombardier Inc., threatening its alreadythin profit margin. Executive Jet caters to corporations and wealthy individuals intent on avoiding […]
Foundation For Managed Derivatives Research Appoints Damian Handzy To Board Of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 6, 2006 — The Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research (FMDR) announced today that Damian Handzy has been appointed to serve on its Board as a director. Mr. Handzy joins the FMDR Board to replace Randy Warsager, who […]
Merrill Lynch to Expand its Brokerage operations in Asia
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The growth of Asset Management in Asia has prompted Merrill Lynch to expand its Brokerage operations in Asia. Merrill Lynch�s Brokerage operations sufferedsignificant cut backs following the meltdown in the technology sector which led […]
Investor Analytics Offers Next Generation Risk Analysis to Hedge Funds
Hedgeco.net-New York, February 20, 2007– Investor Analytics LLC, a leading risk analysis and risk management specialist to the hedge fund industry, today announced significant additions toits suite of risk services that reflect the company’s strong connections to innovative research. The […]
UPDATE 1-Billionare Lewis raises stake in Bear Stearnss
Reuters – Bear also suffered a hit to its reputation as a savvy bond trader in July when two mortgage hedge funds it managed were forced into bankruptcy. Lewis’ stake exceeds that of Bear StearnsChairman and Chief Executive James Cayne, […]