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Evaluating Venture-Stage Deals

Introduction Deciding whether to invest in a new venture is often challenging due to the many unknowns.  In the following article, our CEO, Bruce Roberts,...

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What do you mean by “Private Equity?”

What do you mean by “Private Equity?”

Investors are increasingly drawn to alternative investments[i] to make them less vulnerable to market volatility and to achieve “absolute returns” (investment returns more directly tied to the underlying company’s financial performance). Within alternative...

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Private Equity Term Sheet: Typical Terms and Conditions

Private Equity Term Sheet: Typical Terms and Conditions

You’re considering an equity investment in a private company with exciting prospects…  Great, but do you really know what your “equity” investment in the company will get you?  Investment characteristics of one type of private equity investment can be very, very...

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INVESTMENT TERMS

In the interest of accessibility, here are some terms that any investor should be familiary with.