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Platform or Bolt-on: Two Different, Compelling Paths of Private Equity Investment

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

When a PE firm purchases a business, the intent is to grow the company substantially (through organic growth and acquisitions) and quickly (usually within three to seven years) with the goal of a successful sale, to another PE firm, a strategic buyer, or through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

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Top 3 Growth Financing Options for Software Companies

Software Equity Group

There is a wide variety of early-stage lenders: large institutional investors, boutique specialist lenders, and high-net-worth individuals are common sources of debt financing. Growth debt, also called venture debt, most often comes as a principal loan accompanied by an interest payment.

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