How to find the right private equity model

Private equity (PE) funding can be transformational for businesses looking to grow fast. PE firms have proven track records of rapidly expanding companies in which they invest, both through stripping out inefficiencies and launching profitable new operations or expanding into new markets. While the trade-off of relinquishing a share of equity may be a bitter pill to swallow for many founders or owners, the potential for a smaller slice of a much larger pie means it can be transformational, for both founders and the business itself. Yet there are many different PE options out there, so it’s important to pick the one that’s most suitable for your business and its needs at the point where you are looking for investment. The following are the main options: