Private Equity vs Hedge Fund Explained
Private equity and hedge funds are often lumped together — but they invest, hold, and pay differently. Liquidity, holding period, return targets, fee structures, and which one actually buys whole companies.
Private Equity Fund Structure Explained
Why PE behaves the way it does — the GP/LP structure, 2-and-20 fees, 8% hurdle, capital calls, distributions, and 10-year fund life that drive every decision a PE buyer makes about your business.
Middle Market Private Equity Explained
Middle market PE targets businesses with $25M-$250M EBITDA. How institutional MM PE funds source deals, what diligence looks like, why they pay more (and demand more), and how to tell whether you’re ready to sell to one.
Lower Middle Market Private Equity Explained
Lower middle market PE targets businesses with $1M-$25M EBITDA. How LMM funds source deals, what they pay, why they prefer add-ons, and how to tell whether an LMM PE buyer is the right exit for your business.
Types of Private Equity Explained
Venture capital, growth equity, leveraged buyouts, distressed/turnaround, and mezzanine. Each strategy targets different stages, check sizes, and ownership levels. The two that matter most to lower-middle-market sellers.
Do I Need a Broker to Buy a Business?
Most buyers don’t need a broker — most brokers represent sellers. When a buy-side advisor (broker, M&A advisor, or investment banker) actually pays for itself, what they cost, and how to choose the right one.
Due Diligence Questions When Buying a Business
57 specific due diligence questions across financial, operational, legal, customer, HR, IT, and regulatory categories. The exact questions sophisticated buyers ask before they wire funds.
Things to Consider When Buying a Business
From financial health and customer concentration to lease terms and transition planning — the 12 things every buyer must evaluate before making an offer on a business.
SBA Loan to Buy a Business
Yes — SBA 7(a) loans up to $5M are the most common acquisition financing for small business buyers. Down payment, eligibility, timeline, and the steps from pre-qualification to close. Everything first-time buyers need.