What is the most important consideration when selecting a private equity partner?

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Alignment with the right private equity partner can accelerate growth and profitability and give individuals a ready infusion of cash and equity.
However, the wrong partner or a poorly constructed deal can lead to tremendous unhappiness along with loss of hard-earned income and control.
The ideal phenotype for this partnership is a smaller (five to 10 people) group that is relatively independent, has not built an abundance of ancillaries and is not deeply aligned with a larger hospital partner. That

Click here to read the Cover Story, «Growth in orthopedics increases private equity interest.»

Alignment with the right private equity partner can accelerate growth and profitability and give individuals a ready infusion of cash and equity.
However, the wrong partner or a poorly constructed deal can lead to tremendous unhappiness along with loss of hard-earned income and control.
The ideal phenotype for this partnership is a smaller (five to 10 people) group that is relatively independent, has not built an abundance of ancillaries and is not deeply aligned with a larger hospital partner. That