This Research Handbook examines major developments in private equity and venture capital. It focuses on the organization of funds, investment and exit transactions, the governance of companies within investment portfolios, operational impacts and the regulatory environment. International experts integrate legal and financial perspectives in their analysis of the trends, developments and debates surrounding private markets. Data and case studies from Asia, Europe and North America are used to evaluate topics such as 'unicorn' governance, international tax implications and the 'disclosure gap' between private and public equity markets. The Research Handbook highlights the challenges and opportunities in applying private equity and venture capital governance structures, exploring conflicts among firm managers and passive investors, general and limited partners and across different classes of equity. By assessing regulations and operations, it provides avenues to develop future research and wider understanding of these fields. This Research Handbook is a valuable resource for students and scholars of private equity financing, corporate transactional law and business and management. It is also beneficial for practitioners, regulators and policymakers in the fields of private equity and venture capital.