Vox Populi

Is stress, or even distress, inevitable for portfolios? Here’s what to look for – and how to change course before it’s too late.

The world is still reliant on fossil fuels and we don’t yet have the infrastructure to support a rapid transition away from that energy source. Instead, we need to use the tools we already have to get to net-zero.

Even as firms keep a closer eye on their own internal talent pipeline and adjust their strategies for recruiting and engaging with employees accordingly, they must also be mindful of the effects of labor market constriction on their portfolio companies.

Under the new proposal, PE managers would be required to file reports on certain events within one business day, including the removal of a fund’s general partner, the termination of a fund’s investment period and more.

Two strategies for driving growth that are particularly effective are transformative combinations and research & development optimization.

The industry hasn’t outgrown many aspects of the entrepreneurial mindset when it comes to human capital, which often results in a tendency to rely on “gut instinct” in evaluating talent, and on qualitative rather than quantitative measurements.

Few sponsors take a final look at what can be improved operationally and financially to generate stronger returns as they prepare to sell.

If it surprises you that video game contests are attracting as many viewers as the Super Bowl on a global scale, you probably haven’t been paying close attention to the dramatic rise of e-sports in recent years.

A growing number of SPAC sponsors are requiring target companies to undergo IPO readiness assessments.

Companies have more options than ever before to access private capital across debt, minority or majority equity investments.