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McCulloch v. Maryland and the Famous Supreme Court Cases that Changed Our Economy
You may not have heard of McCulloch v. Maryland, but this famous supreme court case is one of three that fundamentally changed our nation’s economy. Read More
5 Investment Strategies PE Firms Use to Choose Portfolio Companies
Private equity firms choose their portfolio companies by focusing their investment strategies on factors such as lifecycle, geography and industry. Read More
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. Read More
Taking Stock in Main Street: The Importance of Small Business
Small businesses make up 99.9% of all businesses and employ millions of Americans. Learn more about the importance of small business investing. Read More
What is the JOBS Act: 2019 Primer for the Private Company C-Suite Executive
A concise guide to each section of the JOBS Act and its effects on investors of various sizes interested in the private capital markets. Read More
Is the Private Market Defeating the Public Market?
Regulatory changes and the burdens of public finance have led IPOs to lose value. Now, companies and investors are finding value in the private market. Read More
3 Smart Moves Made by Celebrity Investors
What do Madonna and Warren Buffett have in common? They both make smart investments. Follow these 3 investing lessons from successful celebrity investors. Read More
Are You Smarter Than a High School Dropout? Revising the Accredited Investor Definition
The SEC is considering wider access to private offerings. Does net worth equate to financial literacy, or should the accredited investor definition change? Read More
How to Attract Buyers in Private Equity Transactions
Private equity buyers have priorities distinct from strategic buyers. Sellers make a private equity transaction more appealing by thinking like a PE buyer. Read More
How Reliable Are Private Equity Valuations?
Public information can be scarce due to SEC reporting exemptions, making private equity valuations seem unreliable. Can upgraded guidelines fix it? Read More