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Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Exit Strategies CW 34/ 35

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Exit Strategies CW 34/ 35

22m 6s

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

We at Frenus support PE-backed manufacturers with the market intelligence needed to unlock revenue from idle production capacity. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/unlock-revenue-from-idle-production-capacity

This edition examines the current private equity landscape, specifically highlighting a significant backlog of unsold portfolio companies and the resulting extension of average holding periods. Experts argue that successful exits now depend on long-term operational value creation and rigorous financial preparation rather than a historical reliance on cheap debt or market timing. For business owners, the text emphasizes...

Best of LinkedIn: Strategy & Consulting CW 34/ 35

Best of LinkedIn: Strategy & Consulting CW 34/ 35

19m 29s

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

This edition offers a comprehensive look at modern business strategy by examining the intersection of operational resilience, corporate culture, and technological transformation. Key themes highlight that authentic leadership and employee engagement are more vital for long-term success than mere technical adoption or cost-cutting measures. Expert contributors argue that while artificial intelligence is reshaping industries like finance and consulting, its true value depends on human judgment, ethical governance, and redesigned workflows rather than simple automation. Additionally, the texts stress the importance of supply chain agility...

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Value Creation CW 34/ 35

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Value Creation CW 34/ 35

12m 9s

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

We at Frenus support PE-backed manufacturers with the market intelligence needed to unlock revenue from idle production capacity. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/unlock-revenue-from-idle-production-capacity

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This edition highlights the modern private equity landscape is undergoing a fundamental transition where operational excellence and technological integration have replaced financial engineering as the primary drivers of profit. Success now...

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Fundraising CW 33/ 34

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Fundraising CW 33/ 34

16m 41s

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

We at Frenus support PE-backed manufacturers with the market intelligence needed to unlock revenue from idle production capacity. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/unlock-revenue-from-idle-production-capacity

This edition is brought to you by our partner IPEM. Don't miss out on IPEM Global 2026 in Paris on September 8th-10th. Find the link below: https://www.ipem-market.com/ipem-global/?utm_campaign=g26_leadqualif&utm_source=Frenus&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=landing

This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the current private equity landscape, highlighting a shift towards liquidity-driven strategies such as secondaries, continuation funds, and minority stake sales. Market participants emphasize that operational...

Best of LinkedIn: Venture Capital CW 33/ 34

Best of LinkedIn: Venture Capital CW 33/ 34

21m 31s

We curate most relevant posts about Venture Capital on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways.
We at Frenus support General Partners in identifying relevant Limited Partners across multiple sources, researching tailored connection strategies, coordinating event participation, and executing structured outreach campaigns that convert cold lists into meaningful conversations and committed capital. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/account-based-lp-engagement-from-database-to-committed-capital

This edition examines the current state of venture capital, highlighting a significant concentration of wealth within the artificial intelligence sector across both the United States and Europe. It details a wide array of recent funding rounds and newly established investment funds, ranging...

Best of LinkedIn: M&A Insights CW 33/ 34

Best of LinkedIn: M&A Insights CW 33/ 34

17m 29s

We curate most relevant posts about M&A Insights on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. Against that backdrop, CDD engagements don't forgive slow starts. We embed directly into your consulting team as a white-label market and competitive intelligence partner, slide-ready, fully adapted to your client's design, and operational within 24 hours.
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This edition examines the contemporary...

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Exit Strategies CW 32/ 33

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Exit Strategies CW 32/ 33

14m 44s

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

We at Frenus support PE-backed manufacturers with the market intelligence needed to unlock revenue from idle production capacity. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/unlock-revenue-from-idle-production-capacity

In this edition, private equity is currently managing a record backlog of approximately 32,000 unsold portfolio companies, with exit timelines stretching to over a decade. To address this liquidity crunch, the industry is increasingly relying on secondary markets and continuation vehicles, which have transitioned from niche tools to core market infrastructure. Experts emphasize that successful exits now require...

Best of LinkedIn: Strategy & Consulting CW 32/ 33

Best of LinkedIn: Strategy & Consulting CW 32/ 33

22m 44s

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

This edition depicts that the consulting industry is currently undergoing a massive transformation as firms rapidly shift from experimental AI pilots to fully integrated agentic systems. While major players like Deloitte, EY, and BCG are aggressively acquiring tech firms and launching proprietary platforms, many corporate leaders struggle to extract measurable financial value from these investments. This technological shift is occurring alongside significant geopolitical instability, with global supply chains facing expensive decoupling efforts and new regulatory stresses. Additionally, the corporate world is grappling with sustainability...

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Value Creation CW 32/ 33

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Value Creation CW 32/ 33

16m 34s

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

We at Frenus support PE-backed manufacturers with the market intelligence needed to unlock revenue from idle production capacity. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/unlock-revenue-from-idle-production-capacity

This edition explores the current state of value creation within the private equity sector, highlighting a transition from financial engineering to operational excellence. While many firms are aggressively mandating artificial intelligence, a significant gap remains between initiating technical pilots and achieving actual EBITDA growth. The analysis underscores that longer holding periods and thinner profit multiples now require disciplined...

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Fundraising CW 31/ 32

Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Fundraising CW 31/ 32

12m 9s

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

We at Frenus support PE-backed manufacturers with the market intelligence needed to unlock revenue from idle production capacity. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/unlock-revenue-from-idle-production-capacity

This edition indicates a marked contraction in total fundraising volume alongside a heavy concentration of capital within established, large-scale managers. While overall investment activity has slowed and dry powder continues to accumulate, institutional investors are increasingly prioritising proven track records and independent verification over traditional marketing pitches. The industry is seeing a significant shift towards secondaries and structured liquidity...