Private Equity
The consumer sector has seen deals take place in the household products, wellness, and travel and tourism segments so far this year.
4 min read · 01 October 2026
Timing is a real factor in maximising returns for any exit, but outside of a buyer showing up at the doorstep, it can be hard to determine when to test the waters. In this podcast, we look at what elements a manager should review before putting out that ‘For Sale’ sign.
2 min read · 29 September 2026
Exit scenarios are a core part of any due diligence, but in this podcast, we share ways to ensure the investment thesis is built on them. The best laid plans will shift over the years of ownership, but they still need to be tailored to exit routes.
2 min read · 22 September 2026
At the heart of every successful sale is a seller that truly understands the buyer. In this podcast, we discuss how to keep the buyer’s point of view front and centre from the initial due diligence during acquisition to final close of sale to a new owner.
10 min read · 15 September 2026
The wide range of methods used by the world's largest LPs shows the industry has yet to reach a consensus on how performance should be measured.
3 min read · 16 July 2026
The private equity model isn’t broken, but the illusion of uniform success is, writes Scott Hart, partner and chief executive at StepStone Group.
4 min read · 06 July 2026
This year’s ‘SaaSpocalypse’ has exposed the vulnerability and deepening uncertainty of outcomes in a much-beloved sector. Investors must work quickly to identify managers capable of thriving in the age of AI.
10 min read · 02 July 2026
M&A transactions may see a short-term boost this year ahead of tax changes in 2027.
4 min read · 23 June 2026
Disruption Matters season five delves into how private fund managers are orchestrating profitable realizations in an era defined by turbulence, uncertainty and shrinking routes to attractive IRRs.
10 min read · 22 June 2026
Portfolio company CIOs in PE-backed companies play a critical role in maximising value through the alignment of technology to the investment thesis, say Deloitte’s Victoria Bovaird and Shalini Bhatia.
5 min read · 01 June 2026
