Asset
Any item or resource with monetary value. In the context of private equity financing, an asset typically refers to a financial asset, representing an investment in the securities or assets of other entities. SPVs generally hold ownership interests or rights to ownership in various types of assets, including startup companies, real estate, investment funds, crypto-assets, […]
Asset Class
A distinct category of assets within a single legal structure, where investor funds are allocated to a specific asset rather than pooled across multiple assets. Each asset class represents separate legal rights associated with a particular asset. Examples of asset classes include startup companies, secondaries, real estate, royalties, and collectibles.