Second Alpha Partners
Mission. Second Alpha is different than most private equity firms. Second Alpha makes secondary investments in private companies, purchasing shares from existing shareholders – founders, executives, angels, VCs or corporate investors. In addition, the firm invests capital directly in private companies that meet its investment criteria, usually in tandem with making secondary purchases of shares…
Videos
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Valuations and the ‘Unicorn’ Phenomenon
Two experts explain the impact of the “unicorn” phenomenon on private equity and venture capital valuations.
April 24, 2016More -
The Use of ‘Calibration’ in Valuations
Two experts explain the concept of “calibration” and its growing importance in PE and VC valuations.
April 3, 2016More -
How Detailed Should Your Valuation Policy Be?
Three experts share their approaches to forming and following valuation policies.
March 20, 2016More
Reports
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GP Operations Compendium
While strong net returns remain the number one deliverable for private equity firms, returns minus evidence of sound firm infrastructure scares investors.
July 19, 2016More -
Valuation Trends in Private Equity
An executive summary on the Privcap thought-leadership series on company valuation.
Featured experts:
Richard Brekka, Second Alpha Partners Max Wolff, Manhattan Venture Partners Chris LaDue, RSM Kevin Vannucci, RSM
Key Findings:
1. With valuation policies, the more robust and transparent, the better 2. A robust strategy helps GPs defend against second-guessing 3. “Calibration” is increasingly…
April 21, 2016More
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