Insights about private equity trends across industries.
2024 has seen a renewed interest in midmarket deals. Successful post-facto value creation, though, will rely on buyout firms’ ability to navigate human capital needs.
33% of PE-backed technology buyouts in 2023 have replaced their CEOs in less than a year.
In 2023, consumer businesses accounted for 15% of PE-backed exits in North America.
Investing in cybersecurity to reduce risk during the PE holding period.
Tech executives should focus on creating intrinsic value and extending the runway.
Private equity exits fell -27% in 2023.
Take-private deals reached an all-time high in 2023.
The ratio of buyouts to exits in 2023 has risen to 43:1.
40% of companies are using AI to drive cost savings in supply chain, customer service, or manufacturing.
From Q3 2013 to Q3 2023, healthcare private equity buyouts in Western Europe grew by 9.6x.
Private equity acquired 184 tech companies in North America last quarter and exited only 15.
North America's exit market in particular is showing signs of strength.