What is meant by private placement of equity

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Private placement of equity refers to the sale of shares to a select group of investors, without a public offering.

Private placement involves selling shares to a limited number of investors, usually institutional investors or high net worth individuals.
It is a way for companies to raise capital without going through the process of a public offering.
Private placements are typically done through negotiations and agreements between the company and the investors.
The shares sold in a private placement are not publicly traded and are often subject to restrictions on resale.
Private placements are commonly used by startups, small businesses, and companies in need of capital for expansion or specific projects.
Example: Company ABC decides to raise funds by offering shares to a group of venture capital firms and wealthy individuals. They negotiate the terms and conditions of the investment privately.
Example: Company XYZ wants to expand its operations and decides to raise capital through a private placement. They approach a select group of institutional investors and sell them shares directly.

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