About the authors DR THOMAS MEYER studied computer science at the Bundeswehr Universität in Munich followed by doctoral studies at the University of Trier. He also holds an MBA from the London Business School. After 12 years in the German Air Force he worked for the German insurance group Allianz AG in Corporate Finance and M&A with particular focus on Japan, and as the regional Chief Financial Officer of Allianz Asia Pacific in Singapore. Over the last years Thomas has been responsible for the creation of the European Investment Fund's risk management function. The focus of his work is the development of valuation and risk management models and investment strategies for venture capital fund-of-funds. tmeyer.mba33@london.edu PIERRE–YVES MATHONET holds a Master of Science cum laude in Finance from London Business School and a Master of Science magna cum laude in Management from Solvay Business School, Brussels. He is also a Certified European Financial Analyst. He worked as an investment banker in the technology groups of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) and Credit Suisse First Boston, and previously, for the audit and consulting departments of PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is currently heading the venture capital activities within the Risk Management and Monitoring division of the European Investment Fund. pmathonet.mifft2000@london.edu Together, as risk managers, the authors are responsible for a portfolio of nearly two hundred private equity funds with more than €2.5 billion committed and almost €5 billion under management.