Fundraising is often daunting for business owners. Raising capital can allow the company to flourish, but finding the right investment partner can be time-consuming and difficult. Asking for money might be outside your comfort zone. Not asking for it can keep you small.

Everything looks rosy and you’re ready to sell. This is the moment you’ve worked so hard for, and all the sacrifice is about to pay off. One or more potential buyers is knocking at your door, and you’re excited about what’s about to unfold. Here are 6 common mistakes that people make.

Private equity firms invest in companies to enhance their value and improve their prospects for capital growth. Many firms invest in growing businesses and long-standing brands, but one often overlooked investment target is family businesses. Family businesses run with long-term intentions and a strong...

Finding investors for your business can be a daunting task. From meeting with potential backers, to preparing pitch decks and expanding your professional network, there is a lot to consider. Whether you’re in the early stages of a new business, you’ve hit a plateau in growth, or you’re seeking outside...

Private equity investing has increasingly entered the public consciousness over the last decade. Thanks largely to the emergence of the Silicon Valley tech bubble the advent of terms such as “Unicorns” to describe privately-owned start-ups with a valuation north of $1-billion, private equity investing has well...

You don’t have to use a broker to sell your business. Every business is unique, with its own needs and structures. There are some strategies that can help you sell on your own. Get clear on what you want. People sell businesses for all sorts of motivations. You might be keen on top dollar over all else.

You don’t have to use a broker to sell your business. Every business is unique, with its own needs and structures. There are some strategies that can help you sell on your own. Get clear on what you want. People sell businesses for all sorts of motivations. You might be keen on top dollar over all else.

Fundraising is often daunting for business owners. Raising capital can allow the company to flourish, but finding the right investment partner can be time-consuming and difficult. Asking for money might be outside your comfort zone. Not asking for it can keep you small.

Private equity firms invest in companies to enhance their value and improve their prospects for capital growth. Many firms invest in growing businesses and long-standing brands, but one often overlooked investment target is family businesses. Family businesses run with long-term intentions and a strong...

Finding investors for your business can be a daunting task. From meeting with potential backers, to preparing pitch decks and expanding your professional network, there is a lot to consider. Whether you’re in the early stages of a new business, you’ve hit a plateau in growth, or you’re seeking outside...

You don’t have to use a broker to sell your business. Every business is unique, with its own needs and structures. There are some strategies that can help you sell on your own. Get clear on what you want. People sell businesses for all sorts of motivations. You might be keen on top dollar over all else.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions are a common and often essential component in corporate growth. Empowering the rapid expansion and scaling of companies through strategic partnerships, private equity firms play a crucial role in facilitating M&A transactions for private companies. In this...

The business landscape in 2023 and beyond can be overwhelmingly competitive — and that’s where private equity (PE) firms can make a difference. Over the past few years, private equity value creation has become a critical business contributor. An expert private equity firm can provide value and capital growth...

You don’t have to use a broker to sell your business. Every business is unique, with its own needs and structures. There are some strategies that can help you sell on your own. Get clear on what you want. People sell businesses for all sorts of motivations. You might be keen on top dollar over all else.

Developing an exit plan. Ideally, you’ll sell your business at its peak. Too often, business owners don’t look far enough ahead. They don’t read the market effectively and panic-sell once their business is tanking. You want to maximise returns.

Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) are two channels of investment that are often (incorrectly) used to describe private capital investments into companies at various stages of their business lifecycle. However, in spite of the confusion that exists, there are some very stark differences between private...

Private equity investing has increasingly entered the public consciousness over the last decade. Thanks largely to the emergence of the Silicon Valley tech bubble the advent of terms such as “Unicorns” to describe privately-owned start-ups with a valuation north of $1-billion, private equity investing has well...

You don’t have to use a broker to sell your business. Every business is unique, with its own needs and structures. There are some strategies that can help you sell on your own. Get clear on what you want. People sell businesses for all sorts of motivations. You might be keen on top dollar over all else.

You don’t have to use a broker to sell your business. Every business is unique, with its own needs and structures. There are some strategies that can help you sell on your own. Get clear on what you want. People sell businesses for all sorts of motivations. You might be keen on top dollar over all else.

Private equity investing has increasingly entered the public consciousness over the last decade. Thanks largely to the emergence of the Silicon Valley tech bubble the advent of terms such as “Unicorns” to describe privately-owned start-ups with a valuation north of $1-billion, private equity investing has well...

Private equity firms invest in companies to enhance their value and improve their prospects for capital growth. Many firms invest in growing businesses and long-standing brands, but one often overlooked investment target is family businesses. Family businesses run with long-term intentions and a strong...

Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) are two channels of investment that are often (incorrectly) used to describe private capital investments into companies at various stages of their business lifecycle. However, in spite of the confusion that exists, there are some very stark differences between private...

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions are a common and often essential component in corporate growth. Empowering the rapid expansion and scaling of companies through strategic partnerships, private equity firms play a crucial role in facilitating M&A transactions for private companies. In this...

When it’s time to move on, you can feel excited about the next stage. You might be retiring, taking up an exciting career shift or starting another business from scratch. The urge to move on quickly can pull your focus away from important details. And these can lead to mistakes.

Should you consider a Management Buyout from within your company? Or go with external Private Equity, Strategic buyers or a Founder Investor? There are pros and cons with each approach, and the more time you allow to consider your options.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions are a common and often essential component in corporate growth. Empowering the rapid expansion and scaling of companies through strategic partnerships, private equity firms play a crucial role in facilitating M&A transactions for private companies. In this...

Private equity investing has increasingly entered the public consciousness over the last decade. Thanks largely to the emergence of the Silicon Valley tech bubble the advent of terms such as “Unicorns” to describe privately-owned start-ups with a valuation north of $1-billion, private equity investing has well...

When it’s time to move on, you can feel excited about the next stage. You might be retiring, taking up an exciting career shift or starting another business from scratch. The urge to move on quickly can pull your focus away from important details. And these can lead to mistakes.

Private equity firms invest in companies to enhance their value and improve their prospects for capital growth. Many firms invest in growing businesses and long-standing brands, but one often overlooked investment target is family businesses. Family businesses run with long-term intentions and a strong...

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions are a common and often essential component in corporate growth. Empowering the rapid expansion and scaling of companies through strategic partnerships, private equity firms play a crucial role in facilitating M&A transactions for private companies. In this...