Many Wisconsin residents benefit from private equity investment. Medicare and Medicaid spend billions of dollars each year on nursing homes owned or financed by these funds – so their investment provides tangible returns for many Wisconsin families.

Millions of Americans can take advantage of the consistent returns offered by private equity investments, which enhance pensions, savings accounts and other forms of investment for millions of people.

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Private equity firms inject capital into struggling companies to save them from bankruptcy and preserve jobs. These firms possess both financial resources and strategic expertise necessary to implement changes while streamlining operations and driving growth. Furthermore, their long-term investment horizon allows them to assess policy changes on their investments without losing sight of what may lie ahead for their investments.

Private-equity funds invest in many communities across America, creating jobs and providing services that benefit millions of Americans. Furthermore, they’re among the largest investors in public pension funds which benefit teachers and other local workers; ultimately these funds maximize returns for investors while simultaneously increasing retirement savings of many Americans.

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Supporters of private equity hold that its investors, such as public pension funds like Wisconsin Retirement System, reap substantial returns that supplement their portfolios. Furthermore, private equity firms inject capital into struggling companies, potentially saving them from bankruptcy while safeguarding jobs while contributing to economic development in their local areas.

Private equity managers invest in companies with proven track records and long-term value creation strategies, focusing on streamlining operations, cutting costs and integrating emerging technologies into business processes. Their concentrated ownership allows them to work hand in hand with portfolio companies to strengthen growth trajectory and operational efficiencies.

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Private equity investments provide not only diversification and solid returns, but can also act as an insurance against public market volatility. They tend to have less correlation to public markets and do not require meeting stringent regulatory requirements, providing greater control for investors.

Private equity can be considered an illiquid investment, meaning that exiting can take longer. But this also has advantages like deferring taxes and offering greater flexibility in time frame for investing. Furthermore, firms typically leverage their resources and relationships for accessing deals not available directly to individual investors.

Wisconsin’s new $50 million Fund of Funds is designed to foster innovative young companies that will enhance the state economy. It will leverage private capital with two public matches at 2-to-1 ratio and use professional venture managers and the quasi-governmental Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. for oversight to prevent rent-seeking or “crony capitalism”.

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Private equity firms specialize in investing in non-listed public companies with less regulatory oversight, and use value creation strategies to improve financial performance – for instance by cutting costs or upgrading technology infrastructure – or using their experience with previous investments to help portfolio companies flourish.

Private Equity investments offer companies in need of extra funding a valuable source of cash infusion. With deep pockets and experience realizing operational efficiencies and synergies, these investors can provide much-needed support.

Private equity proponents point out its need to maximize returns serves the interests of pension funds and endowments, which invest about one-third of their assets in these funds. Furthermore, their “carried interest” loophole allows fund managers to benefit from profits they made for workers; but proposed legislation would only close this loophole with support from a majority of senators.

Venture Capital Wisconsin

Venture capital investment in early-stage companies with high growth potential offers both parties involved a range of advantages. From increased revenue and faster expansion to finding funding partners and possible bankruptcy. It’s vitally important for prospective venture capital investors to understand all of its associated risks before making their decision.

Private investment is essential to Wisconsin’s innovation economy, and we must make it easier for Wisconsin venture firms to secure the funds needed to expand their businesses. A new fund dedicated to early-stage ventures could be one way we do this.

An attempt at state-run venture capital funds has often proven futile; instead, governments should invest in venture capital funds that manage a portfolio of start-ups instead. This would better utilize state resources while potentially spurring outside investment as well.

Growth Capital Wisconsin

Private equity can take many forms; from seed and angel investments to buying out an established business. One form is growth capital – an invaluable tool that helps propel businesses forward to achieve the next level.

Investment in growth capital typically yields high returns for investors. Growth capital investments generate increased employment, capital improvements and sales tax revenues that benefit not only their own company, but also boost local economies through job creation and local economic revitalization.

Investment in growth capital can not only benefit entrepreneurs but Wisconsin’s overall economy as a whole. A robust and diverse economy gives Wisconsin’s businesses an advantage against competitors; for instance, its competitive industrial electricity rates, affordable real estate costs and tax structure all give Wisconsin businesses an edge against them.

The Wisconsin Fund Coalition strongly endorses Governor Evers’ 2021-2023 budget proposal that would allocate $100 million in state funds towards creating an ecosystem of investment capital for Wisconsin’s rapidly-evolved companies.

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Private equity investment provides investors with a way to generate wealth by purchasing undervalued companies and improving them through debt-conversion or refinancing existing loans, thus improving cash flow for a company and increasing its overall value.

Supporters of private equity contend that it brings much-needed capital to struggling businesses, which helps save jobs and stimulate local economies. Furthermore, supporters note how this industry’s emphasis on optimizing returns benefits investors–such as pension funds

Though private equity investments carry risks, many Wisconsin companies find significant advantage from them. One private equity firm assisted a food industry company in developing unique products and services; also created a “benefit corporation” structure which places community values alongside profits.

Debt Financing Wisconsin

Debt financing can be an invaluable source of capital for growing companies. This form of funding allows firms to expand their capital quickly while taking advantage of tax deductions on interest payments and tax savings from debt amortization. Debt financing enables faster expansion than without it; however, businesses should carefully evaluate all available options before opting for this form of funding.

The Wisconsin Private Equity Portfolio invests in private equity funds headquartered or having significant presence in Wisconsin. Its primary goal is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for WRS participants while simultaneously supporting Wisconsin’s economy through investments that bring multiple advantages – good returns plus economic benefits for Wisconsin.