Private investment in public equity (PIPE) - Financial definition
Concise definition of the term private investment in public equity
A private investment in public equity is the selling of publicly traded shares to private investors which does not take place through a public offering in a stock exchange.
Comprehensive definition of the term private investment in public equity
PIPE deals may be an appropriate way of securing funding when time is of the essence, as it usually takes only 2-3 weeks whereas a stock offering in the exchange may take months to be completed.