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A deep dive on AI and Machine Learning private equity investments

Explore the rise of investments in AI and Machine Learning, including key industries and recent notable transactions.

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Value of cash conveying in an M&A transaction

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

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Top industries of interest for Private Equity in 2024

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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

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