Private Equity vs. Venture Capital

This video introduces private equity firms, explains some of the key strategies used by private equity firms to increase the value of investee businesses, and outlines the main differences between private equity firms and venture capital firms.

This video forms part of the Commercial Law Academy “Mergers & Acquisitions" course, which offers a solid grounding in the legal, commercial and financial knowledge required for commercial law interviews and internships, including explanations of key M&A-related terminology and jargon.

More specifically, it covers why businesses acquire other businesses, potential draw backs of acquisitions, other options for expansion, contractual terms and buyer protections, key methods of financing and valuing businesses, the drivers of profitability, share vs. asset sales, the parties involved in acquisitions, and the M&A process more broadly.

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The Commercial Law Academy is a comprehensive e-learning platform for aspiring commercial lawyers, complete with hundreds of videos and articles, practical tips, interactive quizzes, insider insights, flow charts, downloadable e-guides and exclusive guidance from industry experts and qualified lawyers.

The content has been created and curated by ex-Magic Circle lawyer and critically acclaimed commercial awareness author Jake Schogger, based on his experiences coaching, mentoring and training thousands of aspiring lawyers.

The Commercial Law Academy offers 19 in-depth courses covering: commercial law careers, writing successful applications, law firm insights, networking and LinkedIn, tackling psychometric tests, preparing for assessment centres, developing practical commercial awareness, discussing current affairs and industry trends, preparing for interview case studies, mergers and acquisitions, a law firm’s role on transactions, professional skills (including negotiation, presenting and managing nerves, and writing professionally), developing a growth mindset, setting up and growing a business, and more.

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