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Articles tagged: Private Equity

Why Do Fund Managers Separate the ‘General Partner’ Entity from the ‘Management Company’ Entity?

Fund managers separate the ‘General Partner’ entity from the ‘Management Company’ entity when they could combine them instead.

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Crash Course: Private Equity Funds, Sponsors, and Investors

How is private equity structured? Who does what in a private equity fund? Who can invest in PE? Let’s break it down.

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What Is Private Equity? A Brief History

Private equity firms buy or seek to control private companies through financial leverage. When did it start, and how does private equity look today?

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Psychology of a Private Company Board in Fund-Owned Businesses

In fund-owned businesses, the goal of the board is to carry out the interests of the owners. Sometimes, however, this can conflict with the board’s fiduciary duty to the company.

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Corporate Structures and Their Effects on Equity Offerings

Corporate structures can affect not only how you run your business or start-up but also the type of equity you can offer to potential investors.

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Finding Your Deal Flow in Private Investing

Whether through personal referrals, investment networks, or online platforms, expanding your deal flow can help you find qualified deals and invest smarter

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6 Things to Consider When Selecting a Private Equity Investment

The private equity market presents an opportunity for outsized returns and portfolio diversification.

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The Challenges Ahead for Private Equity Investing

The attractiveness of private equity and the increase in capital funneled to it has created several challenges for those in the private equity space.

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An Initiation Into Private Equity Funds

Get to know the most important basics of private equity funds, from history and the current market to risk and due diligence.

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What is an Angel Investor and What Motivates Angels to Invest?

What is an angel investor and what is it not? Learn the difference between angels and VCs, as well as the financial and nonfinancial benefits of angel investing.

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