# How Private Equity Investing Really Works

An episode of [Ask About Wealth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1760834494), 19 May 2025, 1 h 01 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66a69d631ce75694ada31b25/e/6818da92eb737caf8cb57c76/media.mp3

In this episode, Paul talks with private equity expert Kevin MacSweeny about how entrepreneurs can release equity, unlock value, and scale their businesses. Without losing control. Key takeaways: • Why equity release can help founders de-risk and still double or triple their business • The difference between working in the business vs. on the business, and why it matters • Why minority equity stakes don’t mean minority control (if structured properly) • How private investors access deals with real ownership and alignment, not just products • What kind of businesses attract private equity: the numbers, the mindset, and the journey Ask about wealth helps Ireland’s high earners preserve and grow wealth. https://linktr.ee/askaboutwealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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