Growth Equity vs. PE vs. VC: What Founders Need to Know Part 1 with Stew Campbell
Stew Campbell, Partner at The Chernin Group
In this episode of M&A Science, host Kison Patel sits down with Stew Campbell to explore how growth equity supports founder-led companies beyond just capital. Stew shares lessons from his career helping businesses scale while preserving their culture and mission. They discuss how founders should think about their boards, when to consider a minority recap, what separates elite investors, and how to navigate noisy capital markets with clarity and confidence.
Whether you're a founder eyeing your next stage of growth or an operator thinking through the…
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