Scale Up With Nick Bradley

What You Must Know About Private Equity (and probably don't)


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Nick discusses the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions, focusing on sophisticated buyers like private equity firms. Nick emphasizes the importance of understanding the mindset of private equity partners when considering selling a company, especially for significant figures. He sheds light on the strategies and tactics employed by private equity firms, such as leveraging debt, maximizing returns, and the dynamics of partnerships post-acquisition

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Understanding the world of private equity and sophisticated buyers is crucial for successful business exits.

  • Private equity firms aim to buy businesses cheaply, scale them quickly, and generate high returns for investors.

  • When considering selling to private equity, founders should thoroughly research and interview potential partners.

  • Selling a majority stake to private equity can lead to significant financial gains, especially if the founder retains equity post-acquisition.

  • Proper planning and education are essential for founders looking to sell their businesses to private equity or sophisticated buyers.

BEST MOMENTS

"Private equity has for years had a very bad rap... However, there are many, many private equity firms out there, literally thousands, and they all have different ways of operating." 

"When they go and buy a business, they don't just go and put their money into the acquisition. They put around 20%, maybe 30% of their money into the acquisition." 

"Remember, this is the biggest financial transaction of your life. Selling a company for eight to nine figures is a life-changing event, bar none." 

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Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.

His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.

His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.

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