@article {Mooney18, author = {Johanna P. Mooney and Gerd O. Altmutter and Thomas A. Mooney}, title = {Multi-Partner Venture Alliances}, volume = {5}, number = {3}, pages = {18--28}, year = {2002}, doi = {10.3905/jpe.2002.320010}, publisher = {Institutional Investor Journals Umbrella}, abstract = {Top-tier management consulting firms such as McKinsey \& Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain \& Company, and Booz-Allen \& Hamilton have become involved in alliances with other powerhouse firms, such as Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs, Kleiner Perkins Caufield \& Byers, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. The concept is that multi-partner alliances can provide services to high-potential start-up firms more effectively than those requiring each firm to select service providers independently. This article reviews the services available from these alliances and compares them to those provided by a venture capital company. A general discussion of the probable success and failure of these ventures is provided, along with details relating to four example firms.}, issn = {1096-5572}, URL = {https://jpe.pm-research.com/content/5/3/18}, eprint = {https://jpe.pm-research.com/content/5/3/18.full.pdf}, journal = {The Journal of Private Equity (Retired)} }