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‘We are now starting to see that gap in buyer and seller expectations closing, with on the one hand sellers realising that peak valuations are no longer realistic and, on the other, buyers realising that the future is not as bleak as they may have expected.’

‘While 2023 was a year of idea generation for Generative AI-type solutions, in 2024 we will start to see specific B2B use cases applied and monetised, leveraging Generative AI technology. That will be transformative,’ says Rammal.

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‘This positive shift is also likely to be accentuated by the increasing liquidity requirements of many investors,’ says the deputy head of private equity.

‘While 2023 was a year of significant challenges and strategic recalibrations, it has set a robust foundation for an exciting 2024 in the growth equity sphere,’ says Blackstone Growth Europe head Paul Morrissey.

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Bridgepoint is reinvesting in PEI.

‘Valuations across real economy sectors remain stable, underpinned by solid fundamentals and sustainable growth horizons,’ says Stévenin.

'Our initial investment in 2018 via our small mid-cap fund has been highly successful and we’re delighted that Bridgepoint will be able to continue working with management and provide additional investment for the next stage of growth of PEI,' says Bridgepoint.