Private equity investment fund, English Private Equity ("PE"), generally prefers directional non-public offering, and the purpose of the fund is mainly to engage in equity investment.

Private equity investment fund is a fund publicly issued by private equity companies to invest in the securities market.

Difference between them: 1. Different investment targets: Equity investment mainly invests in potential unlisted companies, with a long investment period. 2. Different issuance methods, private investment funds are generally non-public, while private investment funds are public, have direct sales, and are generally sold by brokers.

Dividend: There are no clear rules for both, depending on the meaning of the fund manager.

Risk: Generally speaking, the risk of private equity investment funds will be much higher than that of private equity investment funds. To understand vividly, equity investment is to invest in an unlisted company with the aim of listing it; Private equity investment funds invest in listed companies with the purpose of the company's growth.