Is private equity really magic, or is it just a con? The industry has its critics, and some of their points deserve honest consideration. Let’s examine the anti-PE arguments and separate the legitimate ...

There’s more than one way to skin a cat. In private equity, there are multiple frameworks, theories, and approaches to value creation. Here are the key ideas that shape how sophisticated investors think ...

Do you have what it takes? I just read a great quote by Jim Rogers, of Adventure Capitalist fame, and thought you may find it somewhat motivating (or de-motivating, depending on your situation): ...

The formal definition of private equity is vaguely: the ownership of equity securities in a business not publicly traded. As simple and concise as this definition is, it doesn’t differentiate between passive and ...