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Capturing the private equity value creation opportunity among mid-cap SMEs

Per Stenius, Holim Wang, Jamin Seo

Per SteniusHolim WangJamin Seo

31 August 2016 — We present some early results from our recent study into Korean private equity, and in particular the mid-cap SME sector. The Korean economy needs to find a new path to growth, and SMEs must play a major role.

At AVCJ Korea 2016 (http://www.avcjkorea.com/static/programme) we presented some early results from our recent study into Korean private equity, and in particular the mid-cap SME sector. The Korean economy needs to find a new path to growth, and SMEs must play a major role. See some of our findings in our event presentation.

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