Journal of Private Equity

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Private Equity (JPE) provides research and analysis on investment in venture capital and private equity, including secondary market sales, taxation, and policy issues.

JPE highlights the critical components of successful deals with detailed explanations, probing analyses, and real-life case studies.

Themes covered in JPE include applying new techniques to enhance deal profitability, managing and monitoring private equity portfolios, locating opportunities and managing risk, and assessing business plans and management teams.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Knowing What to Do and Doing What You Know

  Citation: 218

  Authors: Stuart, Saras D.

• Predictors of Entrepreneurship in Family Firms

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Carlo

• The Government as Venture Capitalist

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Josh

• A Profile of Angel Investors

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Stephen G.

• Risk and Reward in Private Equity Investments

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Paul A., Josh

• The Changing Face of the European Venture Capital Industry

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Laura, Marco, Thomas

• “Auditioning for Money”

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Colin M., Richard T.

• Lunar Cycle Effects in Stock Returns

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Ilia D., Troy D.

• Does Entrepreneurial Experience Influence Opportunity Identification?

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Deniz, Paul, Mike, Martin

• The U.S. Angel and Venture Capital Market

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Jeffrey E.