Mid-Market PE Appetite for Business Services Dips
A look at the numbers from GF Data reveals a decline in PE-backed business services acquisition valuations
Private Equity and Insurance Partnering Again
After a dip, private equity’s investment in insurance returns amid demand for new tech and other tailwinds
PE Weekly: B2B Services, Software Keep Tepid M&A Market Afloat
Dealmaking activity remains muted, but B2B services and software providers get deals across the finish line
Private Equity GPs Warm to Stake Sales
Deciding to sell is often a tough choice for middle-market PE firms, but an evolving market can make striking a deal an attractive move
Firms Focused on Smaller Deals Find Fundraising Success in a Challenging Year
While private equity fundraising fell sharply in 2023, some lower middle-market firms say their focus on founder-owned businesses and a diversified LP base helped them with capital raising efforts
Cross-Border M&A Looks Ready for Takeoff in 2024
Investment targets outside of the U.S. offer a shot at expansion—even as geopolitical and regulatory risks present challenges for buyers
Consulting the Crystal Ball with WhiteHorse Capital
WhiteHorse U.S. executive managing director and CEO Stuart Aronson and president and global head of origination Pankaj Gupta join the Conversations podcast
PE Weekly: The Services Landscape Continues its M&A Draw
From healthcare to energy storage, the services sector remains a top driver of M&A activity this week
Investors Weigh Financing Options as M&A Improves
With many new private credit funds, BDCs and
bank direct lending arms in the market, private equity sponsors debate the merits of different capital providers
Private Equity Uncovers the Money in Money Management
In recent years, PE interest in accounting and financial advisory firms has spiked. Experts explain why
