With nearly half a billion dollars to invest, US Private Equity firms are a major source of capital for middle market business owners…both those seeking growth partners and those interested in divestiture. This quarter’s Capital Ideas takes an open, candid look at the types of private equity firms in the private equity space and examines why you may want to take a careful look at a potential private equity partner before you sign on the dotted line. Not all private equity firms are created equal…so as the article suggests…seller beware. You can read the article in its entirety by clicking here.