by Brendan MacDonald | Sep 29, 2025 | Premium
By Taimour Zaman Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the global economy. In the U.S. alone, they represent nearly two-thirds of all companies and account for about 60% of the nation’s workforce. Yet when these businesses need capital — to expand, modernize, or...
by Brendan MacDonald | Sep 29, 2025 | Premium
By Taimour Zaman When a business wants to grow, the usual playbook is straightforward: borrow more from the bank or sell equity. But in the real world, that binary choice often breaks down. Banks get skittish, equity investors demand too much ownership, and the deal...
by Brendan MacDonald | Sep 29, 2025 | Premium
By Taimour Zaman Buyouts are among the most powerful engines in private capital: firms acquire controlling stakes in mature businesses, apply leverage and operational upgrades, and exit with outsized returns. For accredited investors, aligning with the right buyout...
by Brendan MacDonald | Sep 29, 2025 | Premium
By Taimour Zaman Technology startups live in a world of speed. They scale quickly, burn through cash even faster, and often require outside capital before traditional banks will even return a call. For accredited investors, this creates both opportunity and risk: the...
by Brendan MacDonald | Sep 28, 2025 | Premium
By Taimour Zaman Growth equity occupies a sweet spot in private capital—it’s not seed stage, but not full buyout either. These firms invest in businesses that already have traction, but still need fuel to scale. For accredited investors, growth equity offers a...
