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AVCAL Valuation Guidelines
On 1 January 2006, AVCAL adopted the International Private Equity & Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV) Guidelines. A revised version of the Guidelines was released in September 2009, with effect for reporting periods post 1 July 2009. AVCAL asks its Investor Members to apply these Guidelines when reporting to Investors.

AVCAL Deal Metrics Survey
In July 2008, AVCAL commissioned Crescendo Partners to survey its members and build a knowledge base of Australian venture capital and private equity deal activity from 2005 - 2008.

Private Equity - Opaque or Hidden Value
In a time of investor scrutiny and sensitivity regarding future valuations in equity markets, it may be appropriate to assess the virtues of listed private equity investing.

Why and How to Invest in Private Equity
Provides a useful overview of the rationale for investing in private equity. It outlines how institutional investors can access the asset class, the due diligence process and ongoing monitoring of managers.

The case for Private Equity Investing
This presentation covers the case for private equity and why investors should include it as part of their asset allocation strategy.

Understanding the Private Equity Spectrum
This paper provides an overview of the various investment stages commonly invested in by private equity managers.