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Now a top priority for PE firms, technology should be utilised as a value-creation lever from origination through to exit, say KPMG's Luke Anderson and Dan Reinhold
PE firms are taking an increasingly sophisticated approach to procurement in recognition of its value-creation capabilities, say Procura Consulting’s Richard McIntosh, Brendan McVeigh and Anna Nuttall.
The covid environment is creating significant operational challenges for companies, requiring more agility and insight than ever before, say Alvarez & Marsal’s Richard Jenkins, Jeffrey Klein and Markus Lahrkamp
Setting the right price can have clear benefits for a portfolio company’s bottom line, but only if the strategy is seen through to delivery and advocacy can be created within portfolio companies, says Pearson Ham’s Tim Ham
Building a front-office transformation roadmap early in the investment cycle accelerates time to value, says Salesforce’s global head of private equity practice, Sarah Walker
Governance is often overshadowed by the environmental and social components of ESG, but it is one of the most powerful tools for a private markets firm, say Carmela Mondino and Richard Thackray at Partners Group
Understanding the psychological influences on EV can lead to better results for both buyers and sellers, writes Dr David Cooper.
Allianz Global Investors' Emmanuel Deblanc looks at the impact on private markets as the global economy begins to recover from the covid-19 pandemic.
Recruitment is ramping up in the US mid-market as banks address pent-up demand for fund finance professionals and plan for growth, writes Rory Smith.
Tackling social impact initiatives requires GPs to wrestle with their larger purpose, write Matt Brubaker and Will Busch, III, from FMG Leading.