Private Equity

Definitions

1. Investment in privately held companies, often through larger control-oriented transactions than typical venture capital. In startup discussion, private equity usually implies later-stage ownership and different return expectations than venture.

   In plain English: Investing in private companies, often through larger and more control-focused deals.

   Example: "The founder wanted venture-style growth capital, not private equity control economics."

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• External Funding
• Family Office
• Fund of Funds
• Funding Round
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