The Indian Venture Capital Journal is a unique single point of resource for pertinent information in the VC/PE space and intends to provide a forum to share and debate issues relating to it. This issue is a continued effort to present in-depth quality research and analysis of various sectors pertaining to the VC/PE space in India providing a plug in the gaping hole of information in this stratum.

This issue of the Journal is enriched with an excerpt from IVCJ's PE Fund Forum 2009 held on June 23 rd 2009. Readers will enjoy an interesting and knowledgeable discussion during the 1 st session - Global & Domestic Institutional PE Fundraising: Examining Concerns Around Investor Targeting, Asset Allocation, Liquidity and Returns. Industry experts such as, Mr. Anand Sunderji, Mr. Mark O'Hare, Mr. Mark Silgardo and Mr. Srinivas Baratam presented their perspective on the global fund raising scenario. Additionally, the issue also presents a peek on the deals within the domestic private equity, real estate as well as mergers and acquisition. Another edifying article presents Mr. Jayesh Karia's view on the Hospitality sector in India.