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Articles tagged: Private Equity

Heeding the Unicorn’s Call: How to Invest in Private Companies as Public Stocks Shrink

Investing in private equity is no longer exclusive to the top 1%. Learn how the average investor can invest in private companies.

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Investing in Weed: Is It Time?

Marijuana has now been legalized in multiple states. Many investors see this new space as an opportunity. Is it time to start investing in weed?

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90 Second Lesson: Fees And Carried Interest, Private Equity Sponsor Compensation Explained

The distribution waterfall for private equity funds is generous to fund sponsors: after fees and carried interest, private equity compensation is over 20%.

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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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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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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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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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How to Attract Private Equity Buyers

Private equity buyers have priorities distinct from strategic buyers. Sellers make a private equity transaction more appealing by thinking like a PE buyer.

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