Who’s in Charge After Private Equity Investment? | Founder & CEO Perspective

One of the most common questions founders and CEOs ask when considering a private equity partnership is simple: “Who’s actually in charge after the deal closes?”

There’s a widespread perception that private equity firms step in, take control, and begin directing day-to-day operations. In reality, the structure – and the success – of a partnership depends heavily on how roles are defined and how trust is established.

In this video, one of our portfolio company CEOs shares his perspective on how that dynamic plays out in practice.