Pro Forma Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Dilutive Securities Included In Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 18,422	$ 14,764
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to ICG Group, Inc.	$ (10,198)	$ (11,394)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations per diluted share attributable to ICG Group, Inc.	$ (0.27)	$ (0.31)

The portion of profit or loss, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent that would have been reported if the pro forma conditions specified had occurred in the relevant periods.

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