Compare private equity opportunities
Private equity gives investors exposure to companies that are not listed on a public stock exchange, from early-stage growth businesses to established buyouts. Access ranges from listed investment trusts to direct, introduction-only opportunities, and some routes are only shown to investors who self-certify as eligible.
Private equity is not one thing
A listed private equity investment trust trades daily on the stock exchange like any share. A direct introduction to an unlisted fund or single company can lock your capital away for years with no ready buyer. Both are called "private equity"; they carry very different risk and liquidity profiles.
Illiquid by nature
Unlisted private equity is typically locked in for years, with no guaranteed exit before the fund or deal matures.
Concentration risk
A single-company or single-fund introduction carries far more concentration risk than a diversified listed trust.
Regulatory status varies
Listed investment trusts are FCA-regulated vehicles; direct, unlisted introductions often are not. Check each opportunity's own regulatory status individually.
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UK financial promotion rules mean specific opportunities, including their rates and terms, can only be shown once you've confirmed your investment level and self-certified as an eligible investor. It takes about a minute.
Check your eligibility →Private equity guides
How private equity compares to other asset classes, and what to check before committing capital.
Private Equity Investment Funds Explained
How PE funds are structured, the 2-and-20 fee model, and the J-curve every investor eventually sees.
Private Equity Investment Trusts Explained
The listed, FCA-regulated route retail investors can access without certification, and the premium/discount to NAV that comes with it.
What Is Private Equity Co-Investment?
Investing directly alongside a fund into a single deal, usually on better fee terms.
What Is a Secondary Investment in Private Equity?
Buying an existing investor's fund stake instead of committing to a new blind pool.
Private Equity vs Real Estate: Which Is Right for You?
How the two asset classes differ in liquidity, risk and typical time horizon.
Private Equity Investment Due Diligence Checklist
What to check on manager track record, fund terms and conflicts of interest before you commit.