private equity fund

American  

[prahy-vit ek-wi-tee fuhnd] / ˈpraɪ vɪt ˈɛk wɪ ti ˌfʌnd /

noun

1. an investment partnership that invests directly in private companies, with a profit objective based on the long-term potential.

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Etymology

Origin of private equity fund

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

EQT has raised more than $15 billion for its largest Asia-Pacific private equity fund to date, drawing strong demand as it deepens its footprint in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

When a software company starts showing stress, a private equity fund may cut costs or inject capital.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Another backer is Affinity Partners, a private equity fund led by Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Circuit, which normally has jurisdiction over the financial industry, Scalia has helped several private equity fund managers create a nonprofit with an address in Austin, Texas.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2024

Another 15% in its parent company, FGP Topco, will be sold to French-based private equity fund Ardian.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023