Category: Private Companies

  • In Private Company…

    In Private Company…

    Apollo Global CEO Marc Rowan discusses public vs. private market investing, money flows, risk, the future of private equity and the scalability of his business. “In the US we have 12 to 13 trillion in 401K. These are people who need retirement money, retirement savings more than anyone else in the world. Returns. What do…

  • Private Equity Domination

    Private Equity Domination

    “How Private Equity Consumed America,” describes how private equity firms’ financial incentives, such as leveraged buyouts and performance fees, can lead to brutal business practices. The video uses Apollo Global’s acquisition of Yahoo as as an example and explains the ownership structure of J.W. Childs Associates.

  • 16B Dollar Bet

    16B Dollar Bet

    Michael Dell’s decision to take Dell private despite significant challenges is discussed. Facing a declining consumer PC business and a plummeting stock price, Dell shifted focus to software and services, investing $10 billion and growing it to $21 billion within five years. However, the market did not share the same optimism, leading to a guttered…

  • America’s Largest Private Companies

    America’s Largest Private Companies

    https://www.statista.com/chart/23592/largest-private-companies-us/