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‘Europe’s fragmented market limits gigawatts of scalability, whereas US projects can reach gigawatt levels,’ says Dynamix’s Bernatova.

Viance, which sells products under the D-Blaze, Ecolife, Preserve, TimberSaver, UltraPole NXT and UltraTie brans, is expected to appeal to private equity firms and strategic buyers.

Well-known consumer brands bring 'a loyal following that can be bulletproof,' said Houlihan Lokey’s Tim Leach.

The private equity firm sees a robust pipeline of opportunities, especially across the real economy, the energy transition and automation.

Bain Capital, 65 Equity Partners, Arlington Capital Partners and Revelstoke Capital Partners are among the PE firms investing in the immunotherapy sector.

Blackstone, Serent Capital and ONCAP are among firms betting on the gambling industry.

'Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand where the checks are coming from, how they’re earned and what strings might be attached,' urges Polsinelli's Ryan Thurber.

The activity is similar to the consolidation seen in Europe’s accounting sector, where firms increasingly seek both majority and minority private investments, says Inflexion's Tom Green.

The PE firm has invested in Crumbl, Dude Wipes, EoS Fitness and Phlur, while much of the consumer sector is in wait-and-see mode.

'If you’re familiar with the risks in the sector, then it’s very tempting to take some of it on,' says Bracewell partner François Feuillat.