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PE

Definition

Private Equity. An alternative investment class consisting of capital not listed on a public exchange.

Deep Dive

Private Equity firms raise funds from institutional and wealthy investors to buy and restructure companies that are not publicly traded. Their goal is typically to improve the company's operations and eventually sell it for a significant profit.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1A PE firm acquiring a family-owned manufacturing business to modernize its operations
  • 2The "Leveraged Buyout" (LBO) of a major retail chain by a private equity group
  • 3A startup opting for private equity funding instead of going public via an IPO

Related Terms

VCLBOVenture Capital

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