Consultants possess unique strategic and operational expertise that can provide significant advantages when evaluating and investing in private equity opportunities. Their analytical skills and industry knowledge create a foundation for making informed investment decisions.
Diamond Baseball Holdings, supported by private equity firm Silver Lake, has acquired 45 Minor League Baseball teams since late 2021, controlling over 35 percent of all MiLB teams in the U.S.
Public equity markets are currently undergoing significant structural changes globally due to the rise of private capital, the growth of passive investing, and the dominance of US markets.
Almost a quarter of all foster places in England are now provided by private equity-backed companies, leading to millions in profits at the expense of vulnerable children.
In a tougher macro climate, investors are prioritising quality over quantity - backing businesses with stability, fantastic leadership, and clear growth potential.
The buying and selling of secondhand shares of private funds, known broadly as secondary investing, soared to a record $160 billion last year.
Private equity firms are, more than many other types of investors, laser-focused on maximizing their cash flow, often trying to double or triple their investment over a relatively short period of time.
The Dutch Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, NVP, reports â¬1.2B invested in startups in 2024, maintaining 2023 levels despite fewer investment deals.
We saw an opportunity to take a non-core corporate division and turn it into an industry-leading platform in the promotional products industry, said Camilo E. Horvilleur.
"Let's keep this real. Donald Trump has Plan A, one plan, Make America Great Again. There is no other plan... This man is a master in negotiating."
Private equity is padding shareholders' wallets at the expense of public safety, highlighting the urgent need to understand the role financial investors are playing in the critical public safety industry.