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And here is our Private Equity Summary for CW 50 - 01
Methodology: Every two weeks we collect most relevant posts on LinkedIn for selected topics and create an overall summary only based on these posts. If you´re interested in the single posts behind, you can find them here: https://linktr.ee/thomasallgeyer. Have a great read!
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Market Context
Private equity is positioned as a long term alpha source that stabilises portfolios in volatile markets
Outlook for 2025 and 2026 is cautiously optimistic, with lower rates and more selective competition
Europe and DACH remain resilient, with mid market transactions shifting toward higher equity and stronger fundamentals
Private credit is framed as a structural complement, reinforcing resilience and enhancing overall portfolio performance
Capital & Fundraising
Fundraising focus is on 2025 vintages, with large closes and tech specialists returning to market
Wealth and retail channels expand, giving private investors curated access to global private markets
New structures such as GP stakes and minority sales support liquidity while delaying full exits
LP guidance stresses economics, cultural fit and non PE options before choosing a long term sponsor
Exits & Liquidity
Exit activity shows a clear rebound, restoring liquidity and improving distributions to investors
Exit readiness is elevated, with emphasis on early planning, robust data and professional sell side processes
Continuation vehicles and internal pricing spark governance debate around fairness and conflict management
Case studies underline both the upside of private equity transformations and the risks of leverage driven deals
Value Creation
Value creation narratives prioritise operational improvement and platform building over pure financial engineering
Commercial excellence themes include disciplined pricing, realistic sales budgets and cash flow oriented metrics
Alignment between founders, management and sponsors is treated as critical to deliver the investment thesis
Sector specific playbooks show how recurring revenues and local operating expertise underpin sustainable returns
Technology & AI
AI shifts from hype to execution, with specialised PE tools improving sourcing, analysis and portfolio work
Commentators warn about an AI infrastructure bubble and push for selective, profitability focused deployment
Data and AI orchestration is framed as a governance challenge as much as a commercial opportunity
Software and TMT remain central, with AI infused products and services driving premium valuations
Talent & Governance
Human capital is cast as a core value lever, from HR strategy to post deal integration leadership
CFOs evolve into transformation leaders, managing both financial discipline and digital initiatives
Governance topics span board dynamics, shareholder alignment and emerging AI specific oversight practices
Sponsors are described as testing management resilience, including rethinking remote work where economics support change
Sector Themes
Technology and software feature strongly, with focus on SaaS metrics such as NRR, CAC payback and margins
Healthcare attracts sustained interest through European transaction mandates and innovation oriented strategies
Energy, decarbonisation and real estate are linked, combining operational upgrades with transition focused investment
Consumer and services theses target wellness, youth sports and local service platforms with recurring revenue models
Risk & Regulation
Impact investing gains traction as investors seek purpose aligned strategies alongside competitive returns
Regulatory scrutiny increases around private equity’s role in corporate debt markets and systemic risk
Geopolitical sensitivities, including foreign capital in LP bases, surface as strategic and reputational concerns
Transparent economics, disciplined pricing and robust risk management are promoted as safeguards for investors
Ecosystem & Community
New content platforms, magazines and podcasts emerge to support operators and deal professionals
Research newsletters and accounting firm studies deepen understanding of private capital mechanics in Europe
Regional forums in Latin America and Europe provide spaces to debate liquidity, valuations and succession
Firm level reflections from leading sponsors signal strategic priorities and celebrate exits and portfolio progress
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