Private Markets

Co-Investment

Definition

What is Co-Investment?

A direct investment made alongside a private fund in a specific transaction.

Example in practice

An LP invests extra capital directly in one portfolio company.

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Investment in privately held companies, often with active ownership and a multi-year exit plan.

Equity financing for young, high-growth companies with substantial uncertainty.

An individual who invests personal money in early-stage companies.

A preliminary document outlining the main commercial terms of a proposed investment.

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