Private Markets
Secondary Sale
Definition
What is Secondary Sale?
The sale of an existing private investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both. interest to another investorA person or organisation that commits capital with the expectation of a financial return..
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
An early shareholderA person or entity that owns one or more shares in a company. sells shares to a growth-equity fund.
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