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When a company receives funding or takes on debt, it’s an indication that the business is growing and has capital to spend on hiring. Companies can also get acquired by private equity firms or other companies, which usually involves management restructuring. Plus, the private markets are rich with talent—from entrepreneurs who build companies from the ground up to executives who successfully navigate acquisitions.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to take advantage of these opportunities.
In the private markets, companies that are not publicly traded give investors equity in exchange for funding and mentoring. These investors include venture capital firms, which invest in young companies (startups), and private equity firms, which invest in more established companies.
What are the private markets, and why are they valuable?
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Top executive search firms are tapping into the private markets to win more business and find talent for their clients.
companies went through a merger or acquisition last year
25,728
companies were involved in a private equity transaction last year
9,040
companies received venture funding last year
15,600
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