NextWave Private Equity

Pete Witte, EY Global Private Equity Lead Analyst, explores the key themes and market dynamics from 2Q 2021 that are top of mind for PE investors. The PE Pulse is a quarterly report and corresponding podcast miniseries that provides analysis and insights on private equity market activity and trends. Visit https://www.ey.com/pepulse  to view the summary and infographic.   5 takeaways from 2Q 2021:...

Lindsey Kiely and Bhakti Nagalla of the EY-Parthenon Consumer Industries and Private Equity practices join Winna Brown to explore the consumer product categories, behaviors and trends investors should keep an eye on. Contact Lindsey: lindsey.kiely1@parthenon.ey.com Contact Bhakti: bhakti.nagalla@parthenon.ey.com   The consumer products and retail sectors have certainly been ones to watch. The COVI...

Greg Brown, Executive Director at the Institute for Private Capital and Finance Professor at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Kenan-Flagler Business School, joins Winna Brown to discuss what the Institute's academic research says about PE's performance and the role private capital plays in the global economy. To get in touch with Greg, email uncipc@kenan-flagler.unc.edu   The Institute for P...

Jeff Vogel, EY-Parthenon US Managing Director and Head of the Software Strategy Group, joins Winna Brown to explore the complexities and key trends shaping the software deal landscape. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. The "software economy" is comprised of companies that sell or license software as well as software-enabled business services companies that differentiate...

Tricia Glynn, a Partner at Advent International, shares best practices from Advent's renowned DEI program and discusses how private equity (PE) firms can build an inclusive culture and incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into their value creation thesis. Tricia has been a PE investor for over 20 years and currently serves on boards such as Lululemon and Olaplex, and co-leads Advent's...

Pete Witte, EY Global Private Equity Lead Analyst, explores the key themes and market dynamics from Q1 2021 that are top of mind for PE investors. The PE Pulse is a quarterly report and corresponding podcast miniseries that provides analysis and insights on private equity market activity and trends. Visit https://www.ey.com/pepulse  to view the summary and infographic.   5 takeaways from 1Q 2021:...

DeJeana Chappell, EY National Workplace Leader and Senior Manager in the EY Corporate Real Estate Practice, describes the focus areas and priorities of a robust workplace reimagination strategy. Contact DeJeana: DeJeana. Chappell@ey.com   Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. The COVID-19 pandemic has given companies an opportunity to reimagine their real estate and talent s...

Andrés Sáenz, Líder Global de Private Equity para EY, se une a los socios de EY-Parthenon, Ángel Estrada y Juan David Taboada, para explorar qué significa la NextWave Private Equity para Latinoamérica y cómo la digitalización, la transparencia, el propósito y el talento están transformando a esta industria en la región. Visita ey.com  para escuchar la conversación completa de 30 minutos. Contact Á...

Ángel Estrada and Juan David Taboada, EY-Parthenon Partners in Mexico City and Bogotá respectively, join Winna Brown to discuss industries of interest for PE in LATAM.   Contact Ángel: Angel. Estrada2@parthenon.ey.com Contact Juan: Juan. Taboada@parthenon.ey.com Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives.  The number of Limited Partners (LPs) with exposure to Latin America (LATAM)...

    In this episode, Karim Anani and Alex Zuluaga, EY Global SPAC Practice Co-Leaders, explore why SPACs attract PE investors and advise how they should manage SPAC transactions. Contact Karim: karim.anani@ey.com   Contact Alex: alex.zuluaga@ey.com   Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives.   Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are rapidly evolving from an interesting...

Sally Jones, EY UK Trade Strategy and Brexit Leader, recaps the current state of Brexit and advises PE executives how to navigate the transition.  Contact Sally: sally.jones@uk.ey.com   Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives.   The Brexit deal released at the eleventh hour of 2020 caught many businesses off-guard. According to research by UK in a Changing Europe, the economic...

Andres Saenz, EY Global Private Equity Leader, explores three hypothetical future scenarios and how they impact PE's right-to-win in 5-10 years.    Visit ey.com to read our NextWave Private Equity report.  The future for private equity (PE) is going to look very different in the coming years. New technology, tighter regulation, retail investor empowerment, growing digitalization and increased comp...

Andres Saenz, EY Global Private Equity Leader, explains why PE must aspire to a long-term value (LTV) strategy if they want to thrive in the NextWave of private equity. Visit ey.com to read our NextWave Private Equity report EY NextWave is a global strategy and ambition to deliver long-term value to EY clients, EY people and society at large. The NextWave Private Equity vision represents the EY or...

Jeff Vogel, EY-Parthenon US Managing Director and Head of the Software Strategy Group, joins Winna Brown to explore the complexities and key trends shaping the software deal landscape. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. The "software economy" is comprised of companies that sell or license software as well as software-enabled business services companies that differentiate...

Jerry Whelan, EY Private Equity Tax Technical Leader, and Ray Beeman, Co-head of the EY Washington Council, join Winna Brown to discuss the top five critical areas to which PE executives must pay attention: Tax and regulatory Incentives Deal activity Opportunity landscape (domestic and cross-border) Sector big bets Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. This podcast was recor...

Our speakers call on PE to adopt ESG and buy in to a broader long-term value strategy. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. A company's primary purpose is no longer simply enhancing and protecting value for shareholders through short-term profits, it is also delivering long-term value (LTV) to all stakeholders. Private equity (PE) has taken a keen interest in this expanded...

Josh Lewsey, EY-Parthenon Strategy & Transactions Partner, and John Levack, Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association , join Winna Brown to help private equity investors understand how new regulations will impact the current and future private equity ecosystem in APAC. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. The global trade environment has increa...

Josh Lewsey, EY-Parthenon Strategy & Transactions Partner, and John Levack, Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association , join Winna Brown to help private equity investors understand how to navigate and set expectations in APAC. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. It's an exciting time for private equity (PE) in Asia-Pacific (APAC). According to...

Jeff Woods, EY-Parthenon US Co-Head of Healthcare, joins Winna Brown to explain why PE should remain optimistic about investing in the healthcare sector despite the short-term detriment of COVID-19. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. The assumption that the healthcare sector is "recession proof" has been debunked as the pandemic usurped traditional assumptions among both...

Jon Shames, Senior Partner and Leader of the EY Geostrategic Business Group, joins Winna Brown to explore why PE must embed geostrategy in both deal lifecycle and organizational culture to recognize unique opportunities and drive investment decisions. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. The geopolitical landscape is shaped by four disruptive forces: globalization, technolo...

Sean Epstein, Senior Vice President and Global Head of SAP Private Equity & Mergers and Acquisition Programs, and Marc Noë, a Managing Director in the EY Digital practice, join Winna Brown to discuss how customer experience is driving digital transformation in private equity. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. "Digital" drives enhanced experiences for customers. And while...

Andres Saenz, EY Global Private Equity Leader, shares his observations regarding the evolution of private equity and the role it will play in a post-COVID world. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. The initial impact of COVID-19 on the private equity complex echoed what was seen in businesses across all sectors, with workplace safety, remote ways of working, investor and e...

Tim Dutterer, EY-Parthenon Head of Private Equity, and Greg Schooley, EY US Value Creation Leader, discuss how COVID-19 is transforming operating models across the PE portfolio and beyond. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. After the economy recovered from the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, economic activity and growth were steady and predictable. As a result, private eq...

Jeff Schlosser, EY US Supply Chain Transaction Leader and Jay Camillo, EY Americas Operating Model Effectiveness Leader, explain why a post-pandemic supply chain will prioritize resilience over efficiency.  Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. COVID-19 has forced companies across all industries and geographies to pivot towards a "new normal" related to their supply chains....

Nick Boaro and Sven Braun of the EY Transaction Advisory Services and Working Capital Group explain why freeing cash from working capital can allow PE to prolong sustainability, realize value sooner and invest earlier. Visit ey.com to read our latest private equity perspectives. Four reasons why a PE-backed company would want to optimize cash flow now include: Up to 7% of sales can be unlocked and...