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Articles tagged: Private Equity

Makin’ It Rain: Successful Startups are Investible Startups

A good idea is not enough to attract investors. Does your startup have these 4 traits that successful and “invistable” startups all share?

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Crash Course: Private Equity Funds, Sponsors, and Investors

How is private equity structured? The PE industry includes private equity sponsors and financial sponsors who manage private equity funds. 

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Crash Course: Hedge Fund Investing Basics

Hedge funds differ greatly from private equity funds with regard to asset class, compensation, liquidity and other factors. So, what is a hedge fund?

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Key Private Equity Considerations for Would-Be Investors

A private equity investment is a major risk for individual investors. Follow this due diligence checklist to evaluate opportunities before you invest.

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How Headlines About Tech Layoffs Miss the Point

It feels like layoffs in the technology sector make headlines every other day. In the past couple of weeks alone, companies ranging from Amazon to Meta and beyond have announced […]

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7 Critical Considerations When Selecting a Private Equity Manager

When selecting a private equity manager, what you see is very likely not what you’ll get. Consider these points before you close the deal.

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Private Equity vs. Venture Capital 101

Venture capital is often tucked under the umbrella of private equity, but investors should know the key differences in private equity vs venture capital.

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Crowdfunding Fundamentals

How Wise Is the Reg CF Crowd? 

Knowing your crowdfunding fundamentals can help you decipher which crowds you want to “follow” with an investment and which are better left alone.

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Small Business Investing: Taking Stock in Main Street

Small businesses make up 99.9% of all businesses and employ millions of Americans. Learn more about the importance of small business investing.

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90-Second Lesson: How to Raise Money for Your Start-Up

The Big Picture: Three Basic Ways to Fund a Start-up Here’s the big picture: there are three basics ways to raise money for your start-up: (1) use your own savings […]

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