Comment by braza

> Private equity firms prey on companies that are already struggling. Yes, they take a struggling company and hasten its demise. But healthy companies don't end up getting bought by private equity in the first place.

From the finance/economics perspective, what should be the ideal replacement for Private Equity?

At least for me they seem like a part of the ecosystem responsible for extending the lifespan of some companies and eventually maximizing revenue in those that has success, and this premium is used to cover the losses in other bets.