A Short Introduction to Private Equity

 
Author:
Pantheon
September 2014

Overview

What is private equity? Put simply, private equity is a form of equity investment into companies not listed on any stock exchange. Today, it is practiced by more than 5,200 firms globally, together managing approximately $3 trillion. The asset class covers a broad range of strategies, which all share a common theme – long-term investment with hands-on management.