Private Equity firms invest in private companies or take public companies private, aiming to restructure and grow them before eventually selling for profit. Major players in this space include Blackstone, KKR, The Carlyle Group, and Apollo Global Management. Private equity firms typically use leveraged buyouts to acquire companies and focus on industries such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. They work closely with management teams to improve operations and increase profitability before exiting through a sale or IPO.

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