Private Equity Glossary

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Data Room
A secure physical or virtual repository for confidential documents during due diligence in financial transactions.

Dealflow
The pipeline of potential investment opportunities available to a fund.

Drag‑Along Right
A provision allowing majority shareholders to compel minority shareholders to join in a sale of the company on the same terms.

Dry Powder
The uninvested capital available to a fund for future investments.

Due Diligence
A comprehensive process of investigation and verification conducted prior to a financial transaction to assess risks, compliance, and value.