# Private Investment in Public Equity Practice

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RD3CxbsoS6FY6KfrgxcMDaJ

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** PIPE Practice

**Alternative Labels:**

- PIPE

## Definition

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) is a transaction where private investors directly purchase newly issued shares from a publicly traded company, often at a discount to the current market price. Such transactions typically occur when the company seeks to raise capital swiftly, especially during mergers, acquisitions, or other pivotal events.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R5mVKmojg3FKSzxupI6FLy

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