Guest Opinion

What to watch in M&A during the election cycle

Uncertainty rules, but global consumer deal kickoffs are way up in the first half of this year, suggesting an M&A wave could be on the way, writes Rusty Wiley, Datasite president & CEO.

What should we do with the CEO during a stalled exit?

Extended hold periods are now causing investors to reassess whether they have CEOs who will get them to the promised land after the eventual sale, writes Dan Hawkins, founder and CEO of Summit Leadership Partners.

Three key factors shaping the IPO landscape

The IPO market is expected to remain subdued until post-election results provide economic and regulatory clarity, writes Joe Endoso, CEO of Linqto.

How to climb through the exit window

Developing a way out for continuation assets continues to be a challenge, writes Dan Ginsberg, managing director, private equity, SGS Maine Pointe.

Why private equity should champion DEI

The spotlight on corporate DEI programs underscores the need to understand the advantages of incorporating DEI into workplace culture, writes Hope Mago, a partner at HCAP.

Realizing liquidity amid market dislocation

The process of exiting an investment is challenging, but the good news it that it can lead to longer holds, writes Patrick Turner, managing director of VSS Capital Partners.

Baseball, basketball and football step aside for sailing, lacrosse and padel

Private equity is flowing into niche sports – they offer the potential for real value, writes Antonio Cacorino, founder and CEO of APEX, but at what risk?

Impact investing and better healthcare for all

Private equity has an important role in making healthcare better and more equitable. Impact investors can help insure those outcomes, write Priya Parrish and Sophia Friedman of Impact Engine.

The most important part of diligence that nobody is talking about

Management team effectiveness remains the single most important factor determining the success of a private equity investment, writes Samhita AP Jayanti, founder of Ideamix Coaching.

National defense industrial strategy: a guide for investors

An increased role for private equity and others outside the traditional ecosystem has been underlined as an imperative to success.