| Not all private equity firm databases are created | | | | phone number, office fax number, internet website |
| equal. Within the PE industry there numerous | | | | address and assets under management (AUM) are |
| resources available for individuals looking to increase | | | | often included within the business information. The |
| their media circulation, increase their capital raising and | | | | information included within this section is often |
| continue to cultivate relationships within the private | | | | overlooked due to its general nature. However, the |
| equity space. Due to the high volume of firms | | | | business information especially the AUM allows for a |
| within the industry, systems have been created to | | | | more complete categorization of the PE firms. |
| help categorize and input contact information on both | | | | 2. Personnel information- Information regarding at |
| the businesses themselves and key personnel within | | | | least two key executive or principal is included within |
| the firms. | | | | this section. Contact details such as professional |
| What to expect- As mentioned previously, there are | | | | titles, personal e-mail addresses, personal office |
| many different types of databases, directories and | | | | phone numbers, and personal cell phone numbers are |
| listings which aim to organize knowledge and contact | | | | often found. |
| information about each firm in the PE and buyout | | | | 3. In addition, some services include information about |
| firm space. Regardless of the delivery of the | | | | the PE or buyout firms, which allow users to better |
| information, the following items are integral in any top | | | | target and focus their resources and strategies. |
| of the line, PE directory or database of firms. | | | | The previously mentioned items are but a few of the |
| | | | key aspects which you should expect to find included |
| 1. Business information- Information regarding the | | | | within a professionally made and updated resource. |
| physical mailing address and office location, office | | | | |