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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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The second look: An adaptive approach to reunderwriting
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The best-performing PE firms build on deal diligence in a disciplined way throughout the hold period, revisiting and retuning...
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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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Beyond productivity: How AI creates value in private equity
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Private equity–backed companies that broadly embrace AI have median revenue multiples more than twice those of companies...

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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.
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