2024 will prove another pivotal year for private equity (PE). The industry is shifting its focus to value creation and portfolio company (portco) optimization through smaller acquisitions and talent prioritization.

The software industry faced its fair share of challenges in 2023, making investment decisions in 2024 more paramount than ever. Private equity firms must take a more proactive approach to deal origination and heavily assess the role they play in helping management teams maximize the potential of...

With the reduction of new platform deals and exits, integrations and portfolio company optimization have remained key focus areas for private equity funds. Historically, proper merger integrations are challenging to get right, but when executed correctly, are a powerful strategy for creating value.