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A Deeper Look at Private Equity - EP.09
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Jun 7, 2018
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Description
Today, we take a deeper dive into looking at private equity. Private equity is Grayson’s world — so we switch the script and I ask him all of the questions I have about private equity.We discuss how private equity can help grow businesses, get debt to help your returns, the high risk/high return nature of private equity, precise strategies, what to look for when you’re investing, how to know how much to invest, and more! Key Takeaways:[:13] About today’s episode.[:44] An overview about private equity, how Grayson defines it, and what sort of businesses he goes after.[2:29] How do you grow the company with private equity?[4:04] Are there any precise strategies that focus on particular markets in private equity firms?[4:48] Who are the big private equity firms?[5:30] Do smaller private equity firms do one-off deals in addition to funds (similarly to real estate)?[6:28] Why does private equity have higher return (and in turn, a higher risk)?[7:59] Can you get debt in private equity?[9:12] High leverage, big buyout vs. the smaller deals.[10:40] Multiple expansion and why it’s so great.[12:41] What to look for when you’re investing in private equity.[17:44] How do you know how much to invest?[19:09] How do you pay a multiple on revenue?[23:40] In an auction process on a deal, what would the variability between lowest bid and top bid be?[24:50] A real world example of a private equity deal.[29:06] What about exits? How do you make the most money in these deals?Mentioned in this Episode:KKRBlackstoneApolloThe Carlyle GroupFortressEBITDA For More on The Alternative Investor, Check Out:TheAlternativeInvestorShow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jun 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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