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English term or phrase:
Equity firm_private fund
English answer:
A private equity firm manages and invests in venture capital opportunities . . .
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Demi Ebrite
Sep 13, 2008 12:43
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Equity firm_private fund
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Is a private fund the same as an Private Equity Firm?
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A private equity firm manages and invests in venture capital opportunities . . .
Private equity is an asset class consisting of equity securities in operating companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange.
A private equity firm is an asset management group that invests in venture capital and private equity opportunities - the firm will provides venture capital to companies (often new upstarts) using the assets of private investors, with the goal of offering a higher return on investment for their clients than in a traditional investment class. A firm will sometimes provide the companies they invest in with management services to assist in their growth.
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Private Equity Company/ Private Equity Fund
The shares of a private equity company are not traded publicly (ie on any exchange).
A private equity fund has a fixed number of members over a fixed term. Usually 10 years and as a limited paertnership.
A private equity fund has a fixed number of members over a fixed term. Usually 10 years and as a limited paertnership.
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