The ABCs of Private Equity

From A to Z, this playful alphabet book turns the world of private equity into a story kids can enjoy and grown-ups will instantly recognize.

Each letter introduces a core concept of the deal-making universe — from Assets Under Management and Buyouts to Exit Multiples and Zero-Based Budgeting. Along the way, young readers will meet General Partners and Operating Partners, learn what happens during Due Diligence, and discover why everyone cares so much about IRR and MOIC. With simple language, colorful illustrations, and witty nods to boardroom realities, it is a fast, fun read that doubles as a surprisingly sharp primer on how private equity actually works.

Covering 26 essential topics — including Carried Interest, EBITDA, Fundraising, Holding Periods, KPIs, Letters of Intent, Net Asset Value, Portfolio Companies, Quality of Earnings, Recapitalization, Syndication, Term Sheets, Underwriting, Valuation, Working Capital, Yield Curves, and more — this is an ABCs book with just enough truth to make you laugh.

Perfect as a gift for PE professionals, investors, and anyone who has ever sat through a capital call, this book belongs on every dealmaker's shelf — right next to the pitch books and the bedtime stories.