Yesterday, Alastair Goldfisher, managing editor of Thomson Reuter’s PE Group, gave us an intro to private equity. Today, Goldfisher shares his observations on the characteristics of successful PE firms, emerging trends in PE investing, and more. * Edited interview VH: Alastair, from what you’ve seen throughout the years, what makes a successful PE firm? AG: [...]
“Angel investing” is sometimes referred to as “private equity investing,” just like “angel investors” are sometimes referred to as “private equity investors.” But don’t confuse angel investing with private equity investing done by private equity firms/PE firms. Angels and PE firms invest differently, although both invest in private equities. Confused? Yah, we thought you might [...]