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Entrepreneur Op-Ed Urges Founders to Diversify Into Private Capital Markets

A contributor for Entrepreneur argues that founders and business owners are increasingly turning to private capital, not just public markets, to grow wealth. The piece explains that more than 99% of U.S. companies are privately held, and that many valuable businesses build significant worth well before any public listing.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-09-08

Buyers Now Prioritize Free Cash Flow Over Adjusted EBITDA in Deal Valuations

Entrepreneur contributors argue that in today's tighter, more expensive financing environment, buyers and lenders are shifting focus away from EBITDA and toward how much actual cash a business generates. While EBITDA remains useful for gauging operating performance, it excludes real costs like working capital needs and capital expenditures that determine whether cash truly reaches the bank account.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-08-24