August, 2023
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Demystifying the New Rules for Private Fund Advisors
Last week the SEC released sweeping new rules for Private Fund Advisers. The industry is currently evaluating the rules and the detailed analysis contained within the SEC’s 660-page final rule and will have better clarity on next steps and needed actions in the weeks ahead.
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How Chief Financial Officers Can Empower Private Equity-Backed Portfolio Companies
Outsourced CFO can Enhance Value at a portfolio company.
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Is the LBO Coming Back?
By: Bobby Dormanesh During the first half of the year, the market continued to work through inflation, geopolitical instability, and rising interest rates. The IPO market was driven by a few large deals, but activity remained slow. As the market begins to shift toward moderate inflation, coupled with interest rate hikes slowing, coming to halt, […]
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Insights and Observations from the Northwest Middle Market Growth Conference
I recently had the opportunity to attend Seattle ACG’s annual “Northwest Middle Market Growth Conference.” The conference is always a highlight of the year for Seattle’s M&A ecosystem. Local and national private equity groups, investment bankers, and M&A service providers get together to talk deal flow and the overall M&A market. Perfect, sunny PNW weather […]
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Driving Portfolio Value with Data Analytics
In today’s competitive business landscape, private equity firms and venture capitalists are constantly seeking ways to drive value creation in their portfolio companies. While traditional methods such as operational improvements and strategic initiatives are still relevant, the integration of data analytics has emerged as a powerful tool to unlock untapped potential. By harnessing the power […]