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Oct 2024
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105. Private Equity 102: Value Creation ...

Kristen and Jen
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Send us Fan Mail We've talked a lot about how Private Equity Megafunds approach valuation when they purchase companies through LBOs. And we've spoken about their exits, either through IPOs or PE Secondaries. But we've never really talked about what happens during the YEARS in between! How do Private Equity companies actually grow their portfolio companie ... Show More
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