private equity

private equity

Equity securities of unlisted companies. Private equities are generally illiquid and thought of as a long-term investment. Private equity investments are not subject to the same high level of government regulation as stock offerings to the general public. Private equity is also far less liquid than publicly traded stock.

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Category: Venture capital
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Private Equity

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Equity investments in non-public companies.

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A means for business owners or venture capitalists to "cash out" on an investment previously made, potentially through an IPO or M&A.

first-round financing

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First investment in a company made by external investors.

follow-on

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Subsequent investment made by an investor who has made a previous investment in the company, generally a later stage investment in comparison to the initial investment.

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