Guest Opinion

Strings attached: navigating legacy with founder and family transitions

Investors need to be nimble in balancing respect for the seller's legacy with the practicalities of operating a business, write Carl Bradshaw and Angus Simpson of law firm Goodwin.

Rebuilding sellers’ trust in private equity

Don’t treat the early stages of an acquisition discussion as a business transaction – it should be about nurturing a relationship, writes Seth Collins, managing partner, martinwolf.

The new AI value equation for private equity

Companies that succeed are not those seeking to replace humans with machines, but those combining human intelligence with AI to create a multiplier effect, writes Tim Huber of Maine Pointe.

Essential services are having a moment – and investors are paying attention

Oft overlooked things like HVAC, plumbing, pest control and landscaping add up to a $650bn market with consistent annual growth, write Keith Campbell and Josh Portz of West Monroe.

The GP-led herd is missing the real opportunity

The market’s overreliance on single-asset deals has boxed out many of the situations that need liquidity most, writes Chris Lawrence of Labyrinth Capital Partners.

North America M&A outlook: year starts with dampened expectations

The long-anticipated recovery is only deferred, not called off, writes Daniel Friedman, Global Leader of BCG’s Transactions & Integrations practice.

A pink bus, mobile mammography and the fight against cancer

Private equity expands access to life-saving breast cancer screenings, writes Pamela Hendrickson of the Riverside Company.

What investors need to know about the automotive sector

Understanding the unique dynamics between suppliers and original equipment manufacturers is key, writes Patricia Burgess of Frost Brown Todd.

What to watch for in retailers going private

The sector is witnessing increased deal activity, driven by consolidation and changing consumer behavior, writes Aron Bohlig, managing partner at ComCap.

Help wanted: technology operating partners

The job description continues to evolve, as tech is not just a back-office function but a value creation tool, writes Charley Betzig, of Heller Search Associates.