What Investors Want: Key Financial Metrics That Attract Private Equity
Let’s clear the air. Private equity firms are not your friends. They don’t care about your company culture, your inspirational leadership, or […]
The Art of the Partial Exit
If you own a business, you’ve likely thought about what an exit might look like. An outright sale—sometimes called a full exit—can […]
Beyond the Buyout: How Private Equity Firms Add Value to Businesses
Private equity firms have long been cast as the corporate world’s supervillains, swooping in with their war chests of capital, stripping businesses […]
How To Structure a Private Equity Deal That Works for You
Private equity deals are a lot like high-stakes poker—except the house isn’t just winning; it owns the table, the chips, and probably […]
Growth Capital 101: How To Use PE Funding to Expand Your Business
Ah, growth capital. The magic elixir that turns your mid-tier operation into an industry juggernaut. Or, if mishandled, the financial equivalent of […]
Life After the Sale: What Comes Next After Selling Your Business?
So, you sold the business. Congratulations. The term sheet is signed, the wire transfer hit your account, and you’ve officially leveled up […]
Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: What’s the Right Fit for Your Business?
Not all investors are created equal. Some come armed with spreadsheets and a relentless focus on EBITDA, while others show up in […]
How Small Businesses Are Becoming the Hottest Targets for Private Equity
Not too long ago, most private equity deals you heard about were the sort that made headlines—massive sums of money changing hands […]
How To Attract Private Equity Investors to Your Business
Let’s get one thing straight: attracting private equity (PE) investors isn’t like asking your uncle for a loan to fund your artisanal […]
How Private Equity Can Help You Scale Your Business Faster
So, you’re sitting on a decent little business. Revenue’s stable, margins aren’t terrible, and you’ve finally managed to hire an operations manager […]