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Operational Technology Report 2024
The 2024 Operational Technology Report - with in-depth analyses of the latest tech state of play in midmarket PE, profiles of key operational leaders, and more - is now available to download on our sister publication The Drawdown
Comment: Technology’s sustainability challenge
It is time to embrace the opportunities that come with the technology industry’s shortcomings, according to Bettina Denis, head of sustainability at Revaia
Technology Report 2024
Welcome to the first instalment of the Technology Report, which shines a light on GPs at the cutting edge of tech adoption for front-office functions, and the providers powering that transformation
ESG considerations are here to stay
Dasseti’s Billy Cotter and Evan Crowley discuss the most talked-about acronym in the private equity industry
Transforming portfolio monitoring and ops with tech
Establishing a centralised point of contact and a single source of truth is critical for portfolio monitoring and reporting, says Pratap Narayan Singh, senior director and head of private markets at Acuity Knowledge Partners
The power of cyber risk intelligence in private equity
Proactive cyber risk management is essential to preserving value across the investment lifecycle, says KYND chief executive and founder Andy Thomas
Evolving retail trends
Technology has an integral role to play as private markets adapt to the needs and expectations of retail investors and HNWIs, according to Yann Magnan, CEO and co-founder of 73 Strings, and Jonathan Balkin, co-founder and executive director of Lionpoint
Navigating AI in private equity
Frister Haveman from Gain.pro discusses the role GenAI has in the private equity market and why it should be embraced, not feared
Entering a transformative era
AI-based deal-sourcing tools can automate market mapping and company research, giving firms the time they need for higher-value activities. Ruth Eagle is head of origination at CBPE, a client of deal-sourcing platform Sourcescrub
Q&A: The digital edge
Yair Erez and David Poole, partners at Stanley Capital, discuss how the firm is using a combination of proprietary and third-party technology to accelerate target identification and expedite deal conversion
Q&A: A model idea
A bespoke solution was key for ECI’s deal origination process according to Suzanne Pike, partner and head of origination at the firm
Q&A: Building a tech Nexus
NorthEdge’s Lucie Mills and James Hales discuss how the mid-cap GP is using technology to support deal origination, identify potential deal targets and enrich various interactions
Q&A: A journey of discovery
Philippe Laval, chief technology officer at Jolt Capital, discusses its proprietary software platform Ninja, and reflects on the highs and lows of bringing the system to life
Q&A: Transforming with tech
David Floyd, vice-president at global investment firm Permira, talks to Real Deals about how the business is harnessing advanced analytics and AI to drive competitive advantage internally and in its funds’ portfolio companies
Going digital
Nicholas Neveling explores how GPs are harnessing big data and AI not only to boost portfolio company performance, but also to provide a competitive edge when it comes to sourcing and executing deals
Guardians of capital
In February, Real Deals hosted a cybersecurity webinar in collaboration with Doherty Associates. During the discussion, experts in the space discussed the cyber threat, ways to mitigate it and how to respond when an incident occurs
GPs ride the data wave
Demanding LPs and AI advancements have moved the dial on data. But what does a data strategy during a holding period look like? Xhulio Ismalaj reports
Webinar: Guardians of capital
This discussion explores how PE firms can protect their portcos from cyber threats
Venture Views: ETF Partners’ Patrick Sheehan discusses how sustainable investment can beat the downturn
The co-founder and managing partner also shares his mantra for being active during a dip
End of Year Review: Ulrik Smith, FSN Capital Partners
Ulrik Smith, co-managing partner at FSN Capital Partners, sees decarbonisation continuing to shape the PE landscape in 2024
Partech launches debut impact growth fund
The fund has already made its first investment in SustainCert
Astia exits SoapBox
The women-focused VC first invested in the firm in 2017
PSG holds final close of sophomore European fund on €2.6bn+
PSG Europe II is double its predecessor fund which closed in January 2021
VR Equitypartner invests in Midoco Group
The GP plans to boost the firm’s tourism software sector product
Fortino Capital acquires Addactis
The GP will ramp up the firm’s transition to become a B2B SaaS specialist
Verdane acquires HQ Equita tech portfolio
Portfolio includes cybersecurity companies, a plasma and microwave tech provider and a packaging tech business
Nazca Capital-backed Zunibal acquires stake in AI platform
The deal will strengthen Cambrian Intelligence’s position within the digitalisation industry
Oakley Capital carves out hosting company
The GP has acquired Webcentral DEH via its Oakley Capital Origin Fund I
Par Equity launches fund to boost growth in parts of the UK
The GP is aiming for a final close by the end of H1 2024, a spokesperson told Real Deals
Triton Partners adds Wavelynx to its industrial tech portfolio
The GP will look to support the business to accelerate and strengthen its development
Novator Ventures-backed Sidekick Health acquires Aidhere
With the acquisition, the firm aims to expand into the US landscape of digital therapeutics
Webinar: Streamlining the disjointed investor experience
This discussion explores how investors can overcome frustrations due to the disjointed nature of the fund investment process
Deal in Focus: SEP exits Tryzens in WestBridge-backed MBO
WestBridge’s Ed Minton discusses how his team won the competitive process by developing a strong relationship with Tryzen’s management team
Iberia: Open for business
Spain and Portugal have emerged as fertile grounds for private equity investment in recent times. GPs continue to view the region favourably despite macro volatility slowing down deal activity, as Shivani Khandekar reports
So far so slow: The 2023 mid-market deal report
While the summer period is seeing a prolonged dealflow lull, Real Deals reflects on the themes and trends seen in the first half of the year, and looks at where difficulties and opportunities may lurk for the remainder of 2023
Deal in Focus: Bregal Milestone bags 5x return in Epassi sale to TA Associates and Warburg Pincus
Real Deals sat down with all three PE players to discuss the secondary buyout transaction
Deal in Focus: Main exits Assessio to Pollen Street
The transaction sees the sell-side GP return its investment “multiple times” over, Main partner Wessel Ploegmakers tells Real Deals
Business Services Report 2023
In this special report, Real Deals speaks to key market participants to discover why business services is such an attractive sector for private equity players, and where the best opportunities lie
FinTech Growth Partners launches Growth Stage FinTech Fund
Vehicle to make minority investments with tickets sized between £10m and £100m
Private Equity Awards 2023: Winners announced
Real Deals’ 22nd annual Private Equity Awards ceremony recognised Europe's very best private equity transactions and the most successful firms and advisers.
Podcast: Tech and product due diligence - a deep dive
Real Deals is joined by Lukas Ingelheim and Dan Bender, co-founders at Code & Co, and Peter Waleczek, managing partner at Flex Capital, for a case study on how the GP and tech due diligence provider are working together.
Private Equity Awards 2023: Advisory and Specialist shortlists announced
Real Deals is delighted to unveil the firms shortlisted for the Advisory and Specialist award categories at the upcoming Private Equity Awards.
Private Equity Awards 2023: two weeks left to enter Advisory, ESG, D&I and Specialist categories
Nominations for the Advisory, ESG, D&I and Specialist categories categories are closing on Friday 3 February 2022 - enter today to celebrate your firm's success.
Private Equity Awards 2023: House and Deal shortlists announced
Real Deals is delighted to unveil the firms shortlisted for the House of the Year and Deal of the Year categories at the upcoming Private Equity Awards.
Private Equity Awards 2022: Winners announced
Real Deals’ 21st annual Private Equity Awards ceremony recognised Europe's very best private equity transactions and the most successful firms and advisers.
Private Equity Awards 2022: Shortlists announced
We are pleased to announce the shortlists for the Deal of the Year and House of the Year categories.
Private Equity Awards 2021: Winners announced
Real Deals’ 20th annual Private Equity Awards ceremony recognised Europe's very best private equity transactions and the most successful firms and advisers. Here are the winners announced during our physical event on Friday 10 September...
Private Equity Awards 2021: shortlists announced
We are pleased to announce the shortlists for the Deal of the Year and House of the Year categories.
Private Equity Awards 2020: Winners announced
Real Deals’ first virtual Private Equity Awards ceremony recognised Europe's very best private equity transactions and the most successful firms and advisers. Here are the winners.