One of the biggest misconceptions about selling to private equity is that founders walk away. In many cases, they don’t. In fact, private equity firms often prefer that founders stay on—at least for a period …
When founders think about selling to private equity, they usually picture the deal team. The partners.The principals.The investment committee. What many don’t anticipate is the portfolio operations team. If you stay involved after closing, chances …
The first time a private equity term sheet lands in your inbox, it feels like progress. It’s validation. Momentum. A tangible step toward liquidity. But a term sheet is not a finish line. It’s the …
When founders think about selling to private equity, most focus on one number: Purchase price. But compensation in a PE deal is rarely that simple. Private equity transactions are structured. Layered. Incentive-driven. They’re designed to …
When private equity firms request a management presentation, it’s not a formality. It’s a test. Not a theatrical one. Not a pitch competition. But a structured evaluation of leadership, clarity, and conviction. Founders sometimes assume …
Private equity diligence is not casual. It is structured, layered, and relentless by design. Founders often assume that once a letter of intent is signed, the hardest part is behind them. In reality, signing the …
The first time a private equity firm reaches out, it feels validating. An email from a partner. A warm introduction through a banker. A note saying they’ve been following your company and would love to …
When a private equity firm buys your company, the clock starts ticking. Not loudly. Not publicly. But structurally, undeniably, and predictably. Every private equity investment exists within a defined fund lifecycle. That lifecycle drives behavior, …
If you want to understand private equity valuation, follow the predictability. Private equity firms consistently favor recurring revenue businesses for one simple reason: predictability reduces risk. And in private equity, risk is the variable that …
When founders ask me what private equity firms care about most, they usually expect a short answer. Revenue.Growth.EBITDA. Those matter. But private equity evaluation is more layered than a few headline numbers. PE firms aren’t …