Reports and Research
The Reports and Research section provides comprehensive access to research papers, financial analyses, and industry outlooks produced by Bocconi Students for Alternative Investments. Our publications adhere to professional standards and offer data-driven insights relevant to current business and financial landscapes. All publications are produced by BSAI members following the highest standards of accuracy and analytical rigor.
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Kering’s strategic Acquisition of Via Montenapoleone 8
In Real EstateFrench luxury group Kering acquired an historic building at Via Montenapoleone 8 in Milan for €1.3 billion, marking Europe’s largest single-asset property deal since 2022. The strategic purchase secures Kering’s presence on the world’s most expensive retail street, enhancing brand prestige and providing long-term operational stability.
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The Rise of the Secondary Market: Unlocking Liquidity and Growth opportunities
The private equity secondary market is experiencing unprecedented growth despite broader PE market declines. This trend provides liquidity solutions for LPs and extended value creation opportunities for GPs, while presenting challenges including information asymmetry, valuation complexities, and regulatory hurdles.
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REITS, Understanding their Structure and Market Dependence
In Real EstateREITs provide accessible real estate investment through publicly traded entities that must distribute 90% of taxable income as dividends. While sensitive to interest rates, with a 1% rise causing a 3-5% drop in returns, strong economic growth and sector-specific factors like digital infrastructure demand can offset these challenges.
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Navigating the Data Surge: Investments and Trends in the Era of Digital Transformation
The data center industry is experiencing unprecedented growth due to surging data generation, AI development, and cloud computing. With data center deals increasing 40% from 2020 to 2021, investors find attractive opportunities while facing sustainability challenges, as these energy-intensive facilities require innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact.
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Kahoot’s Next Chapter: How Goldman Sachs is transforming ED-Tech
Goldman Sachs Asset Management led a consortium including General Atlantic, KIRKBI, and Glitrafjord to acquire Kahoot! for $1.7 billion. The deal, completed in January 2024, secured 94.75% of shares at NOK 35 each, taking the educational game platform private to accelerate global growth.
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Getting to Yes: Successful PE Fundraising in a Challenging Environment
Private equity fundraising has become more difficult since 2022, as inflation, higher interest rates, weaker returns, and investor caution have reshaped the market. This article examines how fund managers are adapting through stronger investor relations, operational value creation, deal-by-deal fundraising, and continuation funds to navigate a challenging environment.
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