1First Thoughts on Deal Sourcing
Introduction to Deal Sourcing
Private equity begins with finding a suitable investment opportunity. Preferably, a great one. The first three chapters of this book discuss exactly that—the process of finding a private equity deal that represents a perfect fit for your investment mandate. In my personal experience, I have found this to be a tedious and frustrating process. Why? The private equity industry has been operating for nearly half a century, yet there is no one source that educates others in a granular and systematic way about how to build a solid private equity origination capability. Therefore, I set out to put my own detailed thoughts and experience in writing in order to share my perspective with others about this complicated process. My aim is to be as thorough as possible so that, after reading these first three chapters, you will walk away with a couple of solid and useful frameworks that will positively transform your deal sourcing outcomes.
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Why is understanding deal sourcing important? There are two primary reasons. First, creating and sustaining a flow of ...
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