What is private equity?
Put simply, private equity provides investment to grow your business or fund a change in ownership – in return for a share in the company. Unlike raising debt, you’ll also be backed by experienced business partners. Helping you open up growth opportunities without losing control of your business.
Strategies
for growth
The combination of investment and support means private equity can help you achieve your ambitious growth plans. Whether you’re looking to implement a buy and build strategy and acquire another company or expand internationally – LDC’s financial investment and M&A expertise could be invaluable.
You might be more focussed on organic growth or making business improvements – LDC can bring energy, focus and relevant experience to complement your team. Private equity can even help you prepare for an IPO if your ambition is to float your business on the stock market.
We’ll work to understand your priorities and help you choose the right growth strategies for your business.
What are the types
of private equity deal?
There are many different types of private equity deals. You might have ambitions to outperform your market and continue to grow your business. You might be part of an ambitious management team looking to buy the business you run. Or you may be looking to step back and sell all or part of your business. Whatever your plans, you need a partner you can trust.
Reports and downloads
Private equity. Step-by-step
Every private equity deal is different – so you’re bound to have some questions. Get to know LDC better here too. Take a look at our most frequently asked questions.
Private equity. Made clearer
We want to make private equity as transparent and straightforward as we are – take a look at our glossary if you’ve spotted any jargon.