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Article: Private equity ideas: which form is best for your growing company? Consider all of the angles before making a decision.(business strategies)
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- CMA Management
- Article date:
- October 1, 2003
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Private equity investing comes in many forms, and companies have to pick and choose which are best for their particular situation. This isn't always easy, so it's wise to review what each type of investing entails, how control over the company is affected, and what the trade-offs are.
Private equity broadly includes various types of equity and equity-like capital. Buy-out funds, mezzanine financing, and venture capital are the most commonly known forms of private equity. This capital is traditionally used to re-finance, acquire or further develop private companies.
The most mature private investing communities are the U.S. and Great Britain. There is ...