Private Equity Glossary

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Advisory Committee
A group of experts advising a fund’s General Partners ( GPs) without direct management involvement, typically composed of Limited Partners (LPs) and industry specialists overseeing strategic decisions and compliance.

AI Act (Artificial Intelligence Act)
EU regulation establishing a risk-based framework for artificial intelligence. It classifies AI systems by risk level and sets obligations related to governance, transparency, data quality, human oversight, and market compliance, with stricter requirements for high-risk AI and prohibited practices

Anchor Investor
An institutional or strategic investor committing significant capital to a fund or IPO before its official launch, boosting confidence and reducing perceived risk for other investors.