Five Signs Your Portco Isn’t Ready for an Exit
Tony Esposito and Josh Welk warn of the potential fallout from a lack of exit preparedness
PE Weekly: Tech-Enabled Business Services, Aerospace and Defense Lead M&A
M&A activity this week spans support for digital transformation, aerospace parts distribution and more
Upgrading Operating Partners to First-Class Citizens
The competitive environment of private equity M&A requires dedicated full-time operating partners, prompting firms to move away from the advisor model
Dealmaker Q&A: Kava Equity Partners on Acquiring Arrowhead Contracting
The recently launched PE fund, an entity of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund, plans to take a long view on investments that align with the Tribe’s values
Dealmakers See Turning Tide for M&A in 2025
Speakers at ACG Chicago’s Midwest Capital Connection expressed cautious optimism about the market, with insights for sellers and business owners on how to maximize value
Why the Veteran-to-Finance Pipeline Matters
This Veterans Day, GrowthTV catches up with Veteran Ventures Capital's Steve Kiser
PE Weekly: Sponsors Shift Focus Away from Add-Ons
Private equity sponsors shift their focus away from add-ons towards carve-outs, minority and majority acquisitions, and even a few exits
LPs’ Payback Purgatory
Limited partners hungry for distributions adjust to a challenging exit environment
What Are the Odds? SS&C Speakers Discuss the Election’s Impact on Financial Markets
Nearing the completion of a very tight presidential race, speakers at SS&C’s Deliver conference laid out the two candidates’ impact on finance, while also sharing views on private markets trends, LPs’ alternative investment plans and more
On the Move: October 2024 Hires and Promotions
Private equity firms, investment banks, law firms and others announce new hires and promotions