Private equity
Private equity is the evaluation of companies that are not publicly traded. Only "accredited" investors can access private equity, but regular investors can make use of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
- Private companies can find investors by selling off shares directly in private placements.
- Private equity is often sold to funds and investors specialising in direct investments in private companies.
- Private equity can also engage in leveraged buyouts (LBOs) of public companies - the company receives a loan from a private equity firm to fund the acquisition of another company.
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