The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Private Equity

This comprehensive reference work delivers an authoritative examination of private equity, covering over 250 essential topics from fundraising and deal structuring to portfolio management and exit strategies. It uniquely adopts an interdisciplinary lens, synthesizing critical insights from finance, law, strategic management, and business ethics to provide a holistic view of the private markets landscape. The encyclopedia is meticulously structured to serve as a definitive summation of current knowledge, making complex concepts in entrepreneurial finance and alternative investments accessible.

What sets this resource apart is its deliberate integration of perspectives beyond pure finance, incorporating crucial dimensions like human resource management and innovation that are often overlooked in traditional texts. This makes it an indispensable tool not only for finance professionals and academics but also for entrepreneurs and legal advisors navigating the intricacies of private capital. For anyone seeking a single, robust source to ground their understanding of this dynamic field, this encyclopedia establishes a new benchmark for depth and scholarly rigor.