Equity co-investment
（重定向自Direct investment fund）
![Diagram of the structure of an equity co-investment in a portfolio company alongside a financial sponsor](/Images/godic/202501/09/Private_Equity_Co-Investment_Diagram5248.png")
An equity co-investment (or co-investment) is a minority investment, made directly into an operating company, alongside a financial sponsor or other private equity investor, in a leveraged buyout, recapitalization or growth capital transaction. In certain circumstances, venture capital firms may also seek co-investors.