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Is Private Equity Right for You?

OfficeHours

To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). Strategic thinking skills are essential.

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Growth Equity: The Child Prodigy of Private Equity and Venture Capital, or an Artifact of Easy Money?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms. Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity.

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The Growth Equity Case Study: Real-Life Example and Tutorial

Mergers and Inquisitions

Let’s start with the elephant in the room: yes, we’ve covered the growth equity case study before, but I’m doing it again because I don’t think the previous examples were great. They over-complicated the financial model (e.g., So, you can think of this example and tutorial as “Growth Equity Case Study: The Final Form.”

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Stages of a Private Equity Investment Process Decoded

Wizenius

In the world of finance, Private Equity (PE) stands as a strategic and dynamic investment approach that unlocks value in businesses. 1) First Stage - Acquire Private Equity firms embark on a meticulous search for investment opportunities, resembling detectives on a mission. 2) Grow The excitement amplifies in the growth phase.

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08-20-2023 Newsletter: Sunday Reading

OfficeHours

Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” During the hold period, the private equity firm can improve operations, management structure, and financial strategies to optimize the business.

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How does a job in Private Equity look like?

Wizenius

Private Equity (PE) often becomes the coveted next step for many investment bankers, promising new dimensions within the financial landscape. Thanks, Pratik Unlock the Secrets of Investment Banking and Financial Modelling - Enroll in Wizenius Investment Banking Course Today!

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The Full Guide to Healthcare Private Equity, from Careers to Contradictions

Mergers and Inquisitions

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? Before delving into these nuances, we should take a step back and define the sector: Definitions: What is a Healthcare Private Equity Firm? Why do PE firms operate there?