The first thought that comes to mind when thinking about Private Financing options is Private equity. Private equity is shares representing ownership of, or an interest in, an entity that is not publicly listed or traded. Private equity financing is a source of investment capital that comes from high net worth individuals and firms. These investors buy shares of private companies with the goal of making a profit on their investment. Private equity investors are always looking to the return on their investment and usually have an exit strategy of 5-7 years after making substantial profit.