1. How do private companies typically finance their business? Name and discuss the primary instruments used by private companies.
2. What is the difference between venture capital, private equity, and private credit investing?
3. How are private company equity and debt valued?
4. Name and discuss one significant leveraged buyout that occurred in 2022?
5. What are some of the possible exit strategies for a private equity investment?
6. What are some of the risks associated with PE investing?
7. What are some unique risks of private credit investing?
8. What are some of the risks associated with VC investing?
9. How are private equity, private credit and venture capital funds typical structured?
10. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using commingled private equity funds versus making direct investments in individual deals or offerings by private companies?