Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, Vol 15, No 3 (2019)

Abstract

The paper is oriented toward identifying the benefits offered by investment funds as financing alternatives to those entities in need for funding, thus in financing their growth. The research is developed as a case study being carried out for private equity investments example within the Romanian market. This alternative investment vehicle present the most comprehensive range of operations carried out by investment funds and their example can expose both the benefits and tradeoffs attached to this financing alternative financing. Methodologically, the analysis covers all stages of investment funds related to demarcation of the target entity, from the selection, evaluation, implementation, monitoring until the multiplication of investment while liquidation is in place.