Private Markets

DPI

Definition

What is DPI?

Distributions to paid-in capital, measuring cash returned to investors relative to contributions.

Example in practice

A DPI of 0.8x means investors have received 80 kobo for each naira contributed.

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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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