What is Private Equity
Private equity investing is an attractive option for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and create more value. Instead of investing in publicly traded companies, private equity investors provide capital to privately held firms in exchange for some form of ownership or interest.
Not just for institutions anymore
Nowadays, these opportunities are more accessible than ever before, with the emergence of equity crowdfunding platforms and angel investing opportunities that allow smaller investors to participate in private equity investments. Investing in private equity can help diversify a portfolio and offer potential returns that may be greater than those achieved through other traditional investment avenues such as stocks, bonds or mutual funds. Furthermore, since these companies are not publicly traded, they often have fewer competitors and may offer higher growth potential.
Portfolio Drivers
Private equity investments also offer access to emerging markets and untapped industries which can potentially provide attractive returns on investment over the long-term. In addition to offering potential financial benefits, private equity investments can also provide advantages when it comes to management guidance for industry insights which can help improve a company’s performance beyond the financial capital provided by the investor.
Furthermore, since many of these companies are small businesses that do not have access to institutional funding sources, a private investors’ presence provides much-needed stability and guidance in order for them to achieve their goals and operate more efficiently.