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Tracking relationships between investment banks & PE firms

Private equity firms depend on quality deal flow in their target industries, and investment banks play a crucial role...

20 private equity firms leading cross-border investments 

The U.S. continues to be a prime destination for cross-border private equity investments, with firms from around the...

Pace of exits normalize while capital deployment remains cautious

In our previous analysis of investment versus exit ratios, we examined how macroeconomic conditions, government...

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Timing the sweet spot for add-ons after a platform acquisition

Private equity firms are likely to employ an add-on acquisition strategy to compliment a platform acquisition's organic...

States with industry specialization drive more private equity activity

Private equity firms concentrate investments in high-growth states, aligning with local economic strengths and...

Holding Periods continue to grow, but could peak in 2025

Using data from our M&A research database, we analyzed private equity holding periods from 2000 through 2025 to assess...

Value of cash conveying in an M&A transaction

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Most active private equity firms, ranked by deal size

Using data from our M&A database, we identified the leading Private Equity firms by number of deals closed in 2024,...

5 industries driving add-on investments from PE-backed portfolio companies

Private equity firms continue to leverage add-on acquisitions as a strategic tool to accelerate growth, achieve...

Top industries of interest for Private Equity in 2024

To close out 2024, we probed our database to determine the top industries of interest for the 1,411 platform...

2024 in Review: Private Equity embraces change

Private equity activity in 2024 reflected a strategic pivot driven by evolving macroeconomics and market dynamics. The...

Add-ons continue to outpace platform acquisitions after COVID

From steady growth to pandemic-driven surges, private equity acquisitions have shifted from a platform-dominated market...

The Top 25 Private Equity firms by Portfolio Company holdings

We recently analyzed private equity firms portfolio company data to determine which firms are holding the most...

Dealmaking teams are getting larger as private equity matures

Private equity firms differ substantially in size as measured by factors like fund size, assets under management, or...

Private equity investments in the Beauty Care sector

Private equity investments in the beauty care industry surged during COVID's e-commerce boom but have more recently...

A deep dive on AI and Machine Learning private equity investments

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are revolutionizing industries by reshaping business practices and fueling...

Elevate M&A deal sourcing while traveling

Traveling to conferences or client site visits can be daunting and perhaps a little stressful if you aren’t equipped...

Macroeconomics is critical to predicting future private equity trends

Governmental policies and actions of the Federal Reserve have been the primary drivers of M&A trends over the past two...

Key industries shaping the future of private equity add-on investments

Private equity firms are increasingly focused on add-on acquisitions, as we previously reported.

Currently held portfolio companies by vintage year

We reported in July that private equity firms are delaying exits and holding portfolio companies longer to ensure they...

Top private equity firms, ranked by number of add-on investments

Acquisitions by private equity firms are trending to a higher mix of add-on investments, relative to platform...

Smaller deals are back on the rise, but driven by caution

Private equity firms are investing in smaller deals and exercising caution with larger deals, according to new data...

Private equity holding periods limit fundraising and may lower valuations

Using our M&A research database, we updated our tracking of private equity Holding Periods to include data from 2000...

Private equity returning to platforms, with greater efficiency

This article was first published in the Spring issue of Middle Market Dealmaker, the official print publication of the...

Say no to more deals, focus on successful relationships, and other lessons for advisors

Private Equity Info founder and managing partner Andy Jones recently joined Cornerstone International Alliance managing...

Displaying integrity helps close M&A deals

Integrity between principles can be considerably more valuable than specific deal points in an M&A transaction.

Finding the best investment banker to represent your company

On occasion, corporate CEOs ask if we can help find the best investment bank to represent them in either a capital...

How EBITDA multiples relate to valuation

People often speak of M&A transaction valuations in multiples of EBITDA because EBITDA is a proxy for cash flow, and...

AI and human intelligence make for better data

Leaders recognize the potential of Artificial Intelligence, and reports have been unanimous about the opportunity: AI...

The most active private equity investors in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Across industries, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are fundamentally transforming business...

Limitations of discounted cash flow valuation models

While the discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology is the most rigorous and financially sound for business valuation, it...

Find untapped deal flow in aged portfolio company holding periods

Access to quality deal flow is the single largest determinant of success in M&A.

How investors use Private Equity Info for deal flow & market insights

Private Equity Info is a valuable resource for private equity firms seeking to enhance deal sourcing, monitor...

Private equity investments shift upmarket on cash flow

For years, the private equity industry has been moving down market, as firms invest in smaller deals in the middle...

Find targeted private equity investors for your deal

The best indicator of a private equity firm’s interest in a specific industry is that they've already made a similar...

Platform acquisitions drop as add-ons surge

In more uncertain economic climates, the private equity industry collectively shifts to smaller deals.

9 ways to improve the cash flow cycle at an investment bank

One of the challenges of managing a mid-market M&A firm is coping with the sporadic, binary nature of the payoff for...

Common questions about our M&A research database, answered

The Private Equity Info team hosts demos every day toshowcase the power of our M&A research database.

Holding periods reach record highs as private equity recovers from Covid-19

The median holding period for private equity-backed portfolio companies is now 5.6years, the highest value since...

Get the list of private equity firms active in the digital media industry

Once a nascent industry, digital media companies have become attractive targets for top private equity firms. In 2022,...

With rate increases, private equity loses some appetite for acquisitions

The number of private equity platform acquisitions and add-on acquisitions dropped significantly in 2023, showing the...

Top 25 Private Equity firms in 2023 ranked by number of platform acquisitions

Private equity firms collectively acquire thousands of companies every year. PE firms often acquire platform companies...

Customer Satisfaction Survey 2023

Customer Satisfaction Survey 2023: Results Show We Exceed Client Expectations in Quality of Data, Customer Service, and...

M&A Sell-Side Transactions: A Roadmap for Researching and Identifying Likely Acquirers

When I launched Private Equity Info in 2005, I sought to provide the Investment banking industry with a solution to...