Private equity is capital invested in a company or other entity that is not publicly listed or traded. Venture capital is funding given to startups or other young businesses that show potential for long-term growth. Use this guide to locate resources to help you learn about the venture capital and private equity industry. Resources include websites, databases, news, and more. Just click on the appropriate tab to find the type of resource you would like to use.
Entrepreneur Annual list of the most active venture capital firms funding U.S. startups.neur
Khan Academy Hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity.
WSJ Private Beat provides an inside view of the latest buyout deals and emerging trends in the world of private equity. Staff writers give insight and perspective on the flow of private capital on Wall Street and around the world.
Crunchbase Freely available, crowd sourced database for tracking start-ups, investors, & more.
Please note: Library patrons must create an account with their name and email address to access PrivCo. It is available for use in the Business Center only, and monthly account limits will apply. PrivCo is a premier resource for financial data on 900,000 private companies, non-publicly traded corporations, family-owned, private equity-owned, venture-backed & international unlisted companies. This database can only be accessed on library computers in the Business Center and cannot be accessed through Wi-Fi on a personal device. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**