Private Equity Titans Quietly Discover How to Get Richer

The video discusses a trend in private equity where founders sell minority stakes of their firms to bulk buyers like Blackstone and Goldman Sachs. This allows them to monetize their wealth and increase their fortunes. The trend is growing, with firms like Dial Capital leading the investment charge. Many private equity titans, including New Mountain Capital and Silver Lake, are involved in selling stakes. The market has seen significant growth, with numerous deals occurring annually.

What strategy have private equity founders like Robert Smith used to increase their fortunes?

• Investing in real estate

• Acquiring other companies

• Selling minority stakes in their firms

• Launching new startups

Which company is highlighted as a leader in shifting investments from hedge funds to private equity?

• Dial Capital

• Goldman Sachs

• Blackstone

• Vista Equity

How has the market for private equity deals changed over the past decade?

• It has remained the same

• It has grown from one deal a year to about 20 deals a day

• It has decreased significantly

• It has grown from one deal a year to about 20 deals a year

Which private equity firm sold a stake to Blackstone?

• Platinum Equity

• New Mountain Capital

• Silver Lake

• Vista Equity

What is a common trend among successful private equity firms according to the transcript?

• Going public

• Selling minority stakes

• Acquiring tech startups

• Focusing on hedge funds