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Private Equity

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Editorial illustration for ESOP or Private Equity? How to Choose the Exit That Fits Your Money, Your Role, and Your Legacy
Main Street Pulse

ESOP or Private Equity? How to Choose the Exit That Fits Your Money, Your Role, and Your Legacy

Choosing between an ESOP and a private equity sale involves significant trade-offs regarding financial outcomes, seller involvement, and company legacy. The right exit strategy aligns with your personal goals, financial objectives, and desired future for the business.

Simone Devereaux·October 21, 2026
Editorial illustration for A Limited Partner’s Guide to Private Equity Continuation Funds
Deals & Capital

A Limited Partner’s Guide to Private Equity Continuation Funds

Private equity continuation funds allow GPs to hold prized assets beyond a fund's lifespan and offer LPs liquidity, but introduce inherent conflicts of interest. This guide provides LPs with a framework to evaluate these complex transactions, focusing on rationale, valuation, new fund terms, and GP alignment.

Isabella Reyes·October 11, 2026