
Pros and Cons for a Growth Company to Take PE Capital
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Pros and Cons of Private Equity Capital for Growth Companies
Private equity firms like TA exist to provide growth companies with an alternative to traditional venture capital funding, allowing executives to retain more control and ownership of their businesses. By growing a business to profitability and then partnering with a private equity firm, executives can secure a significant chunk of the business and create an opportunity for significant individual wealth. This approach allows for a second liquidity event, such as going public or selling the company, which can be as lucrative as the initial investment, leading to institutional and multi-generational wealth. It offers a more capital-efficient way to scale without the massive dilution that often occurs with traditional venture capital funding, enabling executives to live more comfortably and preserve wealth without constantly seeking additional funding.