Best of LinkedIn: Strategy, M&A & Investments

We curate most relevant posts about Private Equity: Exit Strategies on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

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This edition examines the current grappling with a massive backlog of unsold companies, as average hold periods have extended significantly beyond traditional timelines. With trillions of dollars in unrealised assets trapped in portfolios, firms are increasingly turning to alternative liquidity strategies such as secondaries, continuation funds, and structured equity. This stagnation is also driving business owners toward alternative...

We curate most relevant posts about Strategy & Consulting on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

This edition offers a collection of professional insights and strategic reports focusing on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, geopolitical volatility, and sustainability on modern business. Many contributors emphasize that while AI technology is advancing rapidly, real value depends on human judgment, leadership engagement, and a fundamental redesign of operating models. Experts also highlight escalating risks in global supply chains, specifically regarding maritime chokepoints, deforestation compliance, and the shifting economics of trade. Economic analyses suggest that while national debt and interest rates create fiscal...

We curate most relevant posts about Private Equity: Value Creation on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

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This edition highlights a fundamental shift in the private equity industry, where operational excellence has replaced financial engineering as the primary driver of returns. Experts argue that high interest rates and falling exit multiples now require strategic execution and double-digit EBITDA growth to achieve traditional investment hurdles. This transition demands a new breed of portfolio leadership, prioritising "operational...

We curate most relevant posts about Private Equity: Fundraising on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.

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This edition examines details the current evolution of private equity fundraising, highlighting a transition from traditional narratives to strategies strictly aligned with investor mandates. It examines the rise of alternative liquidity mechanisms, such as continuation funds and collateralised fund obligations, which address the challenges of a sluggish exit environment. The report emphasizes a growing market divide, where massive established...