This is the ins and outs of operating a private equity fund investment program. "Private Equity as an Asset Class" provides a full explanation of all types of private equity activity, how returns should be viewed, and how each sub-asset class should be modeled and evaluated. The book offers basic instruction for beginners who understand investing but have no prior knowledge of private equity. It offers specific practical advice on modeling and evaluating venture funds and includes a full analysis of the proper examination of detailed specifics and a chapter dedicated to due diligence. Fund executives and investment managers will find this to be a practical, reliable resource. Guy Fraser-Sampson (London, UK) is a Managing Partner at Mowbray Capital, LLP, in London. He has been a featured speaker at investment conferences, has contributed articles to leading pension publications, and has been a guest lecturer at the London Business School and Southampton University.