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What is a "general evergreen fund"?

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An evergreen fund is a private market investment vehicle that operates without a fixed end date, continuously accepting new capital and offering structured exit pathways — unlike traditional private equity funds that lock up capital for 10–12 years.

An evergreen fund is a type of private market investment vehicle that operates without a fixed end date. Unlike traditional private equity funds that lock your money up for 10–12 years and then dissolve, evergreen funds continuously accept new capital, reinvest profits, and provide structured pathways for investors to exit over time.

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