Private Markets

Sponsor-to-Sponsor Sale

Definition

What is Sponsor-to-Sponsor Sale?

The sale of a portfolio company from one private-equity firm to another.

Example in practice

A mid-market fund sells the business to a larger buyout fund.

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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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