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Investment Instruments

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Content focused on the mechanics of investing, exploring different investable assets, vehicles, and strategies used across private markets.

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Private Markets & Alternatives

Do Private Markets Earn Their Keep? Part I: Buyout Funds

Explore the insights from a report on the worthiness of private equity markets and the performance of buyout funds, including the narrowing return premium, the value of top-tier managers, and the changing sources of returns.

July 12, 2021

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Investment Tools & Strategies

Preferred Equity: An Overview

Preferred equity in early-stage financing is discussed in this blog post, covering its advantages for companies and investors, key terms, and a practical example.

June 11, 2021

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Investment Tools & Strategies

Common Equity: An Overview

Common equity represents ownership in a company and entitles the holder to a share of the profits. This blog post explores the benefits and considerations of common equity for both companies and investors, including the alignment of interests, potential dilution, and unlimited upside.

May 12, 2021

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Investment Tools & Strategies

Convertible Notes: An Overview

Convertible notes are investor-friendly loans to early-stage companies, offering enhanced upside and downside protection. Key terms include investment amount, maturity date, interest rate, discount, and valuation cap.

May 4, 2021