Robert H. Smith Center for the Private Equity Fund

The Robert H. Smith Center for the Private Equity Fund is an academic facility at the University of Maryland that provides education and research on private equity investing. Private equity involves investing in private companies—those not listed on public stock exchanges—with the goal of growing these businesses and eventually selling them for a profit. The center offers courses, case studies, and insights to help students and professionals understand the complexities of private equity, including investment strategies, management, and valuation, preparing them for careers in this specialized financial field.