Private Equity’s Inevitable Impact on Media and Entertainment

Private capital has always been interested in Entertainment. Most recently, the “Money” has become more professional, more private and more stealthy. And there is much more money out there than ever before.

Not all money is the same. The list of differences between types of capital is considerable. Debt capital is distinct from equity capital, and capital destined for public equities could not be more different than investing into private equity.

In general terms, public equity markets serve to preserve wealth over the long-term. Private equity, on the other hand, is where wealth is initially generated. The fundamental basis for private equity investing is to benefit financially...