Private Equity Glossary

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Lead Investor
The primary investor coordinating and syndicating a funding round.

Letter of Intent (LOI)
A non‑binding document outlining preliminary terms of an investment or acquisition pending due diligence.

Leveraged Buyout (LBO)
The acquisition of a company primarily financed through debt, repaid using the target’s cash flows, aiming to amplify equity returns for investors.

Limited Partner (LP)
A passive investor in a fund who provides capital but does not participate in day‑to‑day management.