Equity in the private equity sense refers to the financial term equity [1]. It should be contrasted with public equity, which is equity that is listed on an ind

Equity in the private equity sense refers to the financial term equity [1]. It should be contrasted with public equity, which is equity that is listed on an index which allows it to be purchased on the open market. [1] Definition of equity 2a : the money value of a property or of an interest in a property in excess of claims or liens against it b : the common stock of a corporation c : a risk interest or ownership right in property d : a right, claim, or interest existing or valid in equity