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by triceratops 83 days ago
Private equity is just a type of investment. It can be run by scumbags or regular people.

The growing role of PE in everything and everywhere is IMO a symptom of wealth inequality. PE didn't invest in veterinary practices, retirement homes, or plumbing businesses 30 years ago. They're just running out of places to put all that cash.