The temporary rollback of tariffs between the US and China appeared to lift public market sentiment, but it offers little resolution for private equity (PE) investors. With core trade disputes...

While public commitments to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) have softened, sustainable investing in private markets is undergoing a strategic evolution rather than a retreat. Investors increasingly integrate material ESG...

Private equity (PE) activity in healthcare services hit a new low in 1Q25 as macroeconomic volatility and policy shocks disrupted deal flow. Yet amid the turbulence, investors are pivoting to...

The aerospace and defense sector (A&D), long regarded as a pillar of economic and geopolitical stability, is now contending with an increasingly complex risk landscape. Escalating trade tensions, shifting fiscal...

In 2024, climate tech startups found themselves under pressure, grappling with shrinking capital flows and intensifying investor scrutiny. Amid macroeconomic headwinds, AI-driven capital redirection, and mounting policy uncertainty, venture investors...

Private credit has solidified its role as a dominant investment strategy, second only to private equity (PE). In 2024 alone, global private debt fundraising reached $197.1 billion, surpassing venture capital...

The global private market fundraising landscape in 2024 saw a significant decline, with total capital raised dropping by 19.1% YoY to $1.14 trillion, as per PitchBook. The sharp downturn in...

Portfolio monitoring is a systematic approach that allows private equity firms to better understand portfolio companies' financial and operational health. This enables them to anticipate future problems, identify trends, and...

Private equity (PE) firms' business practices have been transformed by demanding higher competition, escalating resources, and demanding more transparency from their investors. Many private equity firms are turning to the use...

Cyber breaches are increasing rapidly, both in size and scope. Venture funding reached an all-time high of $643 billion last year, thus forcing private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC)...