Private Equity

Private equity involves investing in unlisted companies and actively developing them. Managers help these companies to grow, operate more efficiently or tap into new markets. Losses on the capital invested are possible if companies or projects do not perform as expected. 

Examples:

• Consolidation platforms in the veterinary sector, where several clinics are merged to form a larger provider.
• Manufacturers of premium pet food who are capitalising on the trend towards the "humanisation of pets".