Stage 6: Late stage & exit
Private equity (PE)
Private equity firms buy significant stakes in established, profitable companies to help them grow or restructure, usually exiting after several years.
Best suited for
Established, profitable companies with a growth plan, succession need or buy-and-build strategy.
Pros
- Substantial capital and operational expertise
- Can fund acquisitions and regional expansion
- Can enable founder liquidity or succession
Cons
- Often a large or controlling stake
- Strong governance and reporting expectations
- A planned exit means a change of ownership later
Watch out for
Be ready with audited accounts, clear governance and a view on your own exit goals.
Where to look: Venture capital & private equity
Real-world examples
- Creador and Bake With Yen
Creador invested RM57 million in Malaysian baking ingredients supplier Bake With Yen in 2017.
Reported by: AVCJ, 2017 (opens in new tab)
Examples are drawn from public reports and are not endorsements. Results vary and are not typical.
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