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Growth Equity: The Child Prodigy of Private Equity and Venture Capital, or an Artifact of Easy Money?

Brian DeChesare

Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms. Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity.

Equity 90
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Navigating the Risk-Reward Equation in Mergers and Acquisitions: Unveiling the Dynamics of Financing Models

Sun Acquisitions

The risk-reward equation in M&A financing is a delicate balance, where potential pitfalls and gains play a pivotal role in shaping the merged entity’s future. This blog post delves into the intricacies of different financing models, shedding light on the associated risks and rewards.

Finance 59
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Discount Rate—Explanation, Definition and Examples

Valutico

The discount rate effectively encapsulates the risk associated with an investment; riskier investments attract a higher discount rate. Different types of discount rates such as risk-free rate, cost of equity, or cost of debt, are used contextually in financial analysis.