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How do private equity co-investments work and what are they used for?

There are many ways to invest in private equity. As more investors can now access this asset class, we describe the advantages of co-investing. Private equity is an increasingly attractive area for investors who want to diversify their portfolio. While it is a well-known sector for many institutional investors, it is less so for individual […]

How to Effectively Pitch a Business Idea

You’ve identified an underserved need and validated your startup idea. Now it’s time to talk about your business—to potential clients, prospective customers, and future investors. Yet, how do you effectively communicate the promise of your idea and its possible impact on the market? Pitching a business idea is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of […]

What is compound annual growth rate?

CAGR stands for compound annual growth rate, and it is a measure of an investment’s average past performance over a long period of time.CAGR doesn’t predict how an investment will perform in the future.CAGR has its limitations and doesn’t necessarily reflect an investment’s actual performance.By their very nature, markets fluctuate constantly, making it difficult to […]