This edition of Dealmaker features Privcap’s curated conversation with experts from LLR Partners and RSM who have worked extensively on software transactions. As software has grown exponentially as an industry and omnipresence in society, private capital has flowed into the sector in greater and greater amounts. Why are private equity investors so eager to own…

Funder Marc Leder of Sun Capital gives an overview of a research initiative that explores ways for people to improve their lives. Learn more here .

Privcap assembled a group of private equity experts for an in-depth conversation about the investment opportunity in financial services.

Marc Leder, co-founder of Sun Capital Partners, discusses one of his favorite deals – the brisk turnaround of Raybestos Powertrain, a supplier of parts to the automotive industry that was facing liquidation. An unexpected price rise saw Leder fielding worried phone calls from top car executives.

Privcap assembled a group of private equity experts for an in-depth conversation about the investment opportunity in financial services. Commentators include William Spiegel of Pine Brook and Anthony DeCandido and Michael Fanelli of RSM. Topics include the decline of legacy players in financial services, the futility of traditional banks serving coffee, the disintermediation of mortgage…

Interview with Huron Capital’s head of business development, Gretchen Perkins.

RSM’s Dave Noonan describes how his firm helps clients deploy robotic process automation.

RPA: Where to start

Robotic process automation (RPA) is a game changer for organizations looking to drive innovation and efficiency. Private equity firms are increasingly helping their portfolio companies automate tasks that were once manual, cutting expenses and improving accuracy in the…

Robotic Process Automation is strongly associated with reducing costs in businesses, but if executed properly it can allow employees to be more efficient and focus on higher-value tasks. A group of experts from General Atlantic, RSM and Automation Anywhere shares expert views. Part 3 of a series.

RPA: Where to start

Robotic process automation (RPA)…

CEOs and their private equity partners are keenly aware that automation technologies can transform their business processes, but they usually don’t know where to begin. Three experts from General Atlantic, Automation Anywhere and RSM talk about the right way to roll out an automation effort at your business.

RPA: Where to start

Robotic process automation…

Gretchen Perkins, the head of business development at middle-market private equity firm, Huron Capital, talks about the woeful lack of women in private equity and what must be done to attract more, particularly at the higher ranks.

A private equity executive discusses her work with Women of Tomorrow, which helps low-income girls improve their lives and plan for college.

Gretchen Perkins, the head of business development at 20-year-old, Detroit-based, middle market private equity firm Huron Capital talks about her career path, the art of finding proprietary deals, and why entrepreneurs prefer to partner with Huron Capital.

Is valuation fatigue setting in? What does the tech IPO boom mean?

Marc Leder discusses why he left Lehman Brothers to co-found Boca Raton-based Sun Capital Partners.

Part of Privcap’s Powerhouses in Private Equity interview series.

The current economic environment and investment implications.

The success of Sun Capital was born of hard experience and determined refocusing, according to its co-founder Marc Leder. In an interview, Leder discusses the scepticism that he and co-founder Rodger Krause faced as young ex-investment bankers trying to close deals and raise capital without an investment track record. Leder explains how the firm ended…

The importance of culture, values and China at a major private equity firm.