The Blackstone Model: Scaling Private Equity
When people talk about the giants of private equity, one name comes up more than any other: Blackstone. Founded in 1985 by Stephen Schwarzman...
Secondary Funds and Fund-of-Funds in Private Equity
When most people think of private equity, they picture buyouts, growth capital, or distressed turnarounds. But there are also strategies that focus less on...
Distressed Private Equity Investing
Not every company private equity firms invest in is thriving. Some are struggling—maybe they’re drowning in debt, facing declining sales, or even headed toward...
Growth Equity: When Private Equity Meets Expansion Capital
Private equity isn’t only about taking over companies with debt-fueled buyouts. Another important strategy sits in the middle ground between early-stage venture capital and...
Leveraged Buyouts Explained
When people think of private equity, one strategy often comes to mind: the leveraged buyout, or LBO. This is the iconic play that made...
