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'Private markets will ultimately follow the lead of public markets,' says senior managing director Sachin Bavishi. 'It creates an interesting environment for us, an environment that for deploying capital is more favorable than it was in 2021.'

NetZero Logistics was formed to integrate solar, EV charging, battery storage and other related technologies that promote the use of clean energy at logistics real estate assets.

‘The diversified and highly established nature of WellSpring’s product portfolio, coupled with a strong innovation pipeline and exciting growth opportunities in e-commerce, was very compelling,’ said Avista’s Yu.

'Personal care products are generally recession resistant,' says managing partner John May.

'There is a very large installed base of cars and heavy-duty trucks on the road and over time they need replacement parts,' said Investcorp's Steve Miller.

“Our debt-to-equity ratio really hasn't changed that much, despite the rise in interest rates, because we're not aggressive on leverage,” he said.

'We see the opportunity is equal, if not greater, for our next hold,' Joel Schwartz said.

With almost 72% of goods transported by trucks in the US, the truck industry presents a lucrative and resilient investment for private equity firms working along the supply chain sector.

'There is a realization that if we are going to decarbonize heavy duty transportation and commercial aviation, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels will have to be a part of the solution,' says Jeffrey Luse.

'Lawn care is a fantastic opportunity for private equity given the recurring nature of the revenue and the ability to positively transform companies,' said Huron’s Brian Rassel.