Private equity is a form of financing that is provided outside of public markets. This form of financing allows companies to raise capital without going public. Investors can inject money into a company in exchange for partial ownership or a stake in the company. Private equity investors include high-net-worth individuals and firms that specialize in this type of finance.
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