The outlook of the year has dramatically been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, with investment strategies, portfolio companies and private equity firms being severely tested. But even without the pandemic, many factors that complicated matters in the last year...
There is no doubt that Private Equity (PE) firms have tons of cash to put to work, but the Covid-19 lockdown measures are crippling operations. With travel restrictions, work from home directives, and economic uncertainty, it has become increasingly difficult for...
Educational Technology, otherwise known as the EdTech industry is among the few sectors where profit meets purpose. In recent times, there has been a rapid shift from gauging success in education from attendance to learning. Surprisingly, if today, you conducted a...
Private equity has undoubtedly undergone a dramatic shift from the last decade. As the role of PE evolves, people’s understanding of private equity has also shifted. A publication by Institutional Investor cited EY’s description of private equity as “one of the most...
Charlene Pedrolie. What started as a mild virus outbreak at a city in China has now grown into a global pandemic, bringing global business operations to a standstill, while wiping billions of dollars from investors’ portfolios. Recent data as reported by Al Jazeera...
The last decade saw investments by private equity firms in the healthcare sector balloon to record highs and according to experts, this new decade will not be any different. The analysts project a surge in investments in addiction treatment, mental health, and...
Many studies have urged us to eat less meat to improve our health, but scientists are increasingly recommending this lifestyle change as a way to help the planet. Cutting out meat, especially beef, benefits the environment by reducing climate change and the pollution...
Private equity firms walked into 2020 with a record pile of cash. The firms, including Carlyle Group and Blackstone Group, have collectively close to $1.5 trillion in unspent capital, thanks to increased competition, which might have made it challenging to spend. ...
The new year and decade present a period to reflect on industries’ past and future trends. Since 2010, investors have been battling with the effects of the 2008 financial crisis that left the global economy (and private equity firms) on its knees. Deals slowed down...
Shareholders are concerned more than ever about the environmental and social impact of a private equity firm’s actions and investments. Nearly 80% of global investors say their focus on sustainability is greater than it was just five years ago. And the pressure is...
