Value Creation

Longer hold periods stretch GPs’ plans

LPs have started raising concerns about their GPs’ value creation plans for those portfolio companies sitting within older funds, writes Giovanni Legorano. So, are long-held assets receiving enough TLC?

Portco CFOs disappoint GPs on value creation, finance stewardship

A new survey reveals concerns that finance leaders are weak on the basics and lack urgency on exit readiness.

Sustainability: Back to the bottom line

GPs are revamping their sustainability programmes away from broad mandates and towards tailored initiatives that drive value creation and mitigate risk.

Operating teams reshape as AI disrupts PE value creation

Private equity firms of all sizes are ramping up their digital transformation expertise – and reshaping their operating partner teams to suit.

Designing digital value creation plans

For a value creation plan to leverage technology effectively, it takes detailed, early engagement and the careful use of KPIs.

PE firms grapple with AI technical challenges

There are still some significant issues to address if artificial intelligence is to fulfil its potential as a powerful – and reliable – value creation tool.