In his remarks at a hearing on technology and the future of finance, Henry Ward outlined how startups and private funds drive American innovation and advocated for expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors.

Net asset value (NAV) is a key financial metric used to evaluate investment fund performance. In this article, we'll explain what NAV is and how to calculate it.

Learn what a search fund is and how it works as a private investment vehicle for entrepreneurs. We'll also cover how the search fund model works and how it compares to a traditional private equity fund.

Why do firms that invest in the best companies still run on spreadsheets and PDFs?

Understand the most common entity structure for private equity firms and their funds—the limited partnership—including key legal and tax implications of this type of PE fund structure.

Learn how to start a private equity firm—from defining your investment strategy to raising capital and conducting a first close.