Private Equity
Launched in June 2025, EQT XI has so far raised at least €11.5bn of its €23bn target, according to CEO Per Franzén.
3 min read·15 October 2026

Launched in June 2025, EQT XI has so far raised at least €11.5bn of its €23bn target, according to CEO Per Franzén.
3 min read · 15 October 2026
As durations extend, the game has changed for investors in private equity buyout strategies, writes Wil Warren, partner and president of Lexington Partners.
4 min read · 19 October 2026
Exits processes can falter for any number of reasons, but in this podcast, we look at the best practices to rebound from major setbacks and still walk away with returns worth cheering.
2 min read · 13 October 2026
Human capital issues can make or break an exit, but managing relationships with the full spectrum of stakeholders is more art than science. In this podcast, we offer some guidance to ensure the people involved remain an asset, not a liability.
2 min read · 06 October 2026
Investindustrial, one of Europe’s most distinctive mid-market franchises, will face the dual challenge of succession implementation and sustainably expanding beyond its Southern European roots. How does the firm plan to tackle these changes?
10 min read · 01 October 2026
The harsh economic backdrop for industrials has pushed operational discipline up the agenda for PE firms, notes MiddleGround Capital’s founding and managing partner John Stewart.
7 min read · 01 October 2026
Value creation initiatives increasingly take place over the entire lifespan of an investment, but the initial engagement period – however that’s defined – remains critical.
6 min read · 01 October 2026
The iconic but ‘undercommercialised’ Care Bears brand was handed to a new owner this summer after quadrupling revenues during its three-year hold period.
4 min read · 01 October 2026
From deal origination onwards, operating teams are increasingly contributing to thinking about the next buyer.
5 min read · 01 October 2026
Clear communication with management teams and a relationship built on trust are vital in these hands-on transactions, argue Helen Williams of Triton Partners and Trench Group’s Bahadir Basdere.
7 min read · 01 October 2026