Artificial Intelligence has the potential to be the next transformational technology, and as adoption of AI-powered tools continues to increase, deal activity in the AI space will follow. Regulators and law makers are...more
GP-led secondary deals — where a sponsor initiates the sale of portfolio companies from a fund it manages to a new fund it also manages — were a prominent feature of the private equity landscape in 2022, encouraged by...more
Sponsors and dealmakers can satisfy investor demand for greater diversity and leverage opportunities for fund innovation.
Diversity has become a key focus for every industry in recent years, and private equity, like many...more
The once shunned cannabis sector now offers attractive PE opportunities in many jurisdictions.
In years gone by, the prospect of significant PE investment in the cannabis industry would have been unthinkable for many....more
Green shoots emerge as PE firms consider new ways to incorporate ESG into dealmaking.
Market sentiment and the increasing importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) to firms’ competitiveness across the...more
10/7/2021
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Financial Reporting ,
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Private Equity ,
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European PIPEs — which have experienced an uptick due to COVID-19-related market volatility — present unique structural, informational, and governance considerations for private equity investors.
European private...more
Healthcare artificial intelligence is a promising sector for PE investors that requires careful navigation, particularly given divergent regulatory approaches.
PE funds invested more than US$14 billion in healthcare...more
How can deal teams capitalise on the latest trend in the deal insurance market to improve bid success?
The emergence of contingent risk insurance policies, which address known risks that would otherwise be excluded from...more
Sustainable finance and its surrounding infrastructure offers growing potential for deals and green innovation.
The global sustainable finance market has expanded rapidly in recent years, approaching US$320 billion in new...more
12/9/2019
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With the explosion of AI applications, private equity houses and their portfolio companies must understand where key opportunities lie.
Artificial intelligence (AI) developments provide increasing opportunities for...more