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U.S. Universities and Technology Transfer
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Lerner, Josh; Andrews, PhillipCase HBS-812016-EEntrepreneurshipTechnology transfer from U.S. universities to industry has increased dramatically in the last 25 years. Reviews the history of technology transfer with particular emphasis on the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980. It then examines how universities responded to Bayh-Dole, the growth of technology transfer offices, and compares how three different universities (MIT, Stanford, and Harvard) approach technology transfer. Provides an overview of the technology tra...Starting at €8.20
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Capital for Enterprise Limited (CfEL): Bridging the SME Early-Stage Finance Gap
Lerner, Josh; Talmor, Eli; Bhimavarapu, Ananth Vyas; Simphal, ThibaudCase HBS-811027-EFinanceThe CEO of the company set up to manage a British government effort to promote the venture capital industry considers the progress made to date, as well as how the program can be adjusted.Starting at €8.20
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Centerbridge Partners and Great Wolf Resorts (B)
Lerner, Josh; Dionne, John D.; Migdal, AmramCase HBS-818024-EFinanceThe case examines the aftermath of the March 2015 Centerbridge Partners acquisition of Great Wolf Resorts, a North American family-oriented indoor water parks and hotel operator, from a private equity (PE) competitor, Apollo Global Management.Starting at €5.74
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Hony Capital and Jushi Group
Lerner, Josh; Bernstein, Shai; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-820040-EFinanceHony Capital, a multi-billion dollar private equity firm based in China, is investing in a subsidiary of Jushi Group, a Chinese company that is one of the world's largest fiberglass producers. The specific project will build a plant in the United States. In this case, students consider the value Hony can provide to Jushi, and must also determine how Hony will eventually exit the transaction, given the complexity around its structure.Starting at €8.20
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Apax Partners and Xerium S.A. (Spanish version)
Hardymon, G. Felda; Lerner, Josh; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-806S01EntrepreneurshipIn 2002, Apax Partners had to decide whether to accept a less-than-perfect offer for one of its portfolio companies or to refinance it. This company, a maker of paper industry consumables with a global presence, had been purchased in 1999 and performed extremely well since then. Despite being a solid, cash-generative operation, it didn't excite a lot of interest in the market. An early exit at a good multiple would be helpful for Apax's current f...Starting at €8.20
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Yale Investments Office: November 2020
Lerner, JoshCase HBS-821074MarketingDavid Swensen and the Investments Office staff must decide whether to continue to allocate the bulkof the university's endowment to illiquid investments-hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, real estate, natural resources-given the impact of the COVID-19 public health crisis on the financial markets. The case explores the risks and benefits of a different asset allocation strategy and considers how to create financial models to prepare fo...Starting at €8.20
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Iris Running Crane: December 2009
Rhodes-Kropf, Matthew; Lerner, Josh; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-810073-EEntrepreneurshipIris Running Crane, an MBA candidate, must choose among three different job offers in private equity. One is with a top-tier megafund buyout operation; the second with a geographically focused mid-market fund; and the third with a one-time top-tier fund that is trying to reposition itself as a turnaround expert, starting with its own portfolio. Iris must consider the advantages and drawbacks of each position, and how each will help her achieve he...Starting at €8.20
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Angels in British Columbia
Lerner, Josh; Hellmann, Thomas; Ilyaszade, IlkinCase HBS-811100-EEconomicsThe case study provides an overview of the angel investment practices and describes government policies towards angel and venture capital investing in British Columbia, Canada. It focuses in particular on the Equity Capital Program (BCECP henceforth), which provides tax credits to private equity investors that meet several eligibility criteria. The case study is written from the point of view of a policy maker, with a perspective on the entire ec...Starting at €8.20
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A Note on Private Equity in Developing Countries
Lerner, Josh; Leamon, Ann; Vase, AbishaiCase HBS-811102-EFinanceThis note provides an overview of private equity in emerging markets as of late 2009.Starting at €8.20
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The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board: October 2012
Lerner, Josh; Rhodes-Kropf, Matthew; Burbank, NathanielCase HBS-813103-EFinanceThe Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is one of the largest and fastest-growing pools of investment capital in the world and follows an unusually active program of investment management. In October of 2012, Mark Wiseman was just 12 weeks into his role as chief executive officer, and he must decide how to lead the organization to outperform the market as it grows larger and more geographically disperse. After seven years of eschewing th...Starting at €8.20