in private

Example Sentences

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For most of us, the best advice is to run, not walk, away from investing in private equity.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“Companies are staying private for much longer. If you’re not getting access in private rounds, you’re missing a lot of the growth,” he said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

SEC Chair Paul Atkins wants to ease regulations on public companies and make it easier for retail investors to invest in private firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In the five years since its 2020 initial public offering, StepStone shares more than tripled as the firm built funds that now manage $220 billion in private equity, credit, and venture capital.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

It gave me some appreciation for what my parents might have been going through back in the fall when I’d spent a majority of my time in private retreat.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx