Insights on Private Capital
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Global Private Markets Report 2026
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Conditions that affect private capital have begun to clear, but the road ahead will be more demanding.
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Will you fly—or freeze? How founders can build enduring companies beyond $10 billion
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Many founder-led companies freeze at the $1 billion to $10 billion valuation stage. Those that scale reinvent their business,...
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Unlocking full potential: Five practices reshaping PE value creation
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The half-life of the initial deal thesis is shrinking. Private equity firms are shifting toward a more adaptive, execution-led...
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European infrastructure is evolving—and investors are, too
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Investors in European infrastructure continue to broaden their exposure and deploy high levels of dry powder. The future of the...
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Beating the odds: How private equity firms can improve exit prospects
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Thorough and early preparations for asset sales are vital for private equity firms to generate timely returns in a challenging...
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Issue 11, November 2025
McKinsey on Investing
The latest issue of McKinsey on Investing explores how leaders are finding investment opportunities amid structural trends and persistent imbalances in the global economy.
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How is a portfolio company CEO’s job unique? An interview with Claudy Jules
Unprecedented private equity deal flow means more leaders than ever are stepping into the portfolio-company CEO role. Here’s guidance from the experts on the role’s unique challenges and demands.