private equity

noun

1. finance equity in a business that is raised from private sources, as opposed to shares that can be traded publicly

Example Sentences

A wealthy private equity investor, Orman is a social moderate and fiscal conservative.

From The Daily Beast

On the other hand, Brazilian private equity firm 3G is the majority owner of Burger King, which is based in Florida.

From The Daily Beast

By joining a private equity firm, the former Florida governor and 2016 hopeful is gambling with his reputation.

From The Daily Beast

So, if Jeb Bush is really considering a White House run in 2016, why is he in the private equity business now?

From The Daily Beast

Are you nostalgic for a Republican with a private equity fortune running against an unpopular incumbent Democrat?

From The Daily Beast