Category : Private Equity & Venture Capital

There are numerous risks of taking private-equity into your company. Michael Tait explains these risks. Working with private-equity investors can offer various benefits, such as access to capital, strategic guidance, and expertise. However, like any business arrangement, there are also potential risks and challenges associated with partnering with private-equity investors. Here are some common risks […]

Mentoring the board of directors is an important responsibility for a chairman. It involves guiding and developing the board members to enhance their effectiveness, knowledge, and decision-making abilities. Here are some key considerations for a chairman when mentoring the board: Establish a positive and open relationship: Build a strong rapport with individual board members based […]

Private Equity Explained: Private equity refers to investments made in privately held companies. These are usually by institutional investors, high net worth individuals, and private equity firms. Private equity investments are typically made in companies that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges. They are therefore not subject to the same regulatory requirements and reporting […]

Michael Tait, independent chairman and non executive director, explains the basics of how a private equity firm will select an investment. Private equity firms follow a rigorous process for selecting investments. Here are the steps they typically take: Deal sourcing: Private equity firms rely on a variety of sources to find investment opportunities, including investment […]

Private equity companies invest in a wide range of companies, from start-ups to established businesses, with the goal of generating a return on their investment through growth, operational improvements, or other value-creating strategies. When deciding on an investment, private equity companies typically follow a rigorous process that includes several key steps. Identify Investment Opportunities: Private […]

Venture capital is a type of investment that provides funding to early-stage companies with high growth potential. The primary goal of venture capital is to help earlier stage companies to grow and scale their operations in exchange for an equity stake in the company. Over the years, venture capital has become an integral part of […]

Private equity is a type of investment in which investors provide capital to privately held companies in exchange for equity ownership. This form of investment has become increasingly popular in recent years, as private equity firms look to take advantage of the growth potential of private companies. This short article explores the many benefits of […]

What is Private Equity? Michael Tait explains: Private equity (PE) firms invest in growth opportunity private companies. In return they acquire substantial ownership stakes in the company. within 3 to 5 years they seek to exit thier investment for a profit. Throughout this duration, PE investors play an active role in influencing the companies they […]

Michael Tait has conducted 18 assignments over a 23 year period, as CEO, chairman or Executive Chairman for private equity backed companies: 23.5 DEGREES (LARGEST STARBUCKS FRANCHISE) – CHAIRMAN 23.5 Degrees is now the premier franchise operator of over 100 Starbucks coffee retail stores backed by Connection Capital. Michael entered the business at 12 loss […]

Mike Tait shares some aspects of his approach to keeping investors engaged and onside….