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If you build A-grade businesses through a growth-focused, product-first value creation strategy, it is still possible to pull off great exits, says Permira’s co-CEO Brian Ruder.

Deal origination has so far failed to feature highly among the early use cases for generative AI in PE, but that is beginning to change.

PE firms should collaborate with their tech service providers to enhance their value creation opportunities, says John Pushparaj, chief growth officer at Persistent Systems.

Early adopters of the technology are exploring where the greatest benefits lie for private equity, but secure and responsible protocols remain key.

‘Our strategy is to buy confusion and sell clarity,’ says Francisco Partners chief executive and founding partner Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb.

In the magazine: PEI’s 10th annual awards celebrating the best in value creation across 12 categories; What operating partners have learnt from the pandemic; Keynote interviews with KPMG, Alvarez & Marsel, Procura Consulting, Pearson Ham, Partners Group, Salesforce; Plus much more…

The private equity industry is aware that regulatory risks can affect the approval, success and profitability of an investment. EisnerAmper’s Louis Bruno and data risk expert Matthew Bernstein discuss data privacy and how to manage the risks

Pantheon partner Brian Buenneke explains to Private Equity International why deal-making activity may take “significant pauses” in 2016 if the current market environment persists.