An expert conversation about how GPs can protect and add value via data security

As more than a few private equity investors have learned, missing cybersecurity weaknesses in portfolio companies can lead to catastrophic losses. But just as importantly, making improvements to a company’s cybersecurity infrastructure can position it for a more lucrative exit. 

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An in-depth discussion with veterans of private equity environmental, social and governance (ESG) value-add, including professionals from TPG, First Reserve and RSM.

This report, based on the Privcap thought-leadership video series of the same name, summarizes the key takeaways of the expert commentary.

Three experts in private equity value add discuss the incredible advances offered by automation – variously identified as artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotic process automation (RPA). Private equity firms are increasingly helping their portfolio companies automate tasks that were once manual, cutting expenses and improving accuracy in the process. The experts from General Atlantic,…

The data captured in an environmental, social, and governance program can be vast and voluminous. How should GPs approach this task and who on the team should lead it?

Two responsible-investment and compliance experts discuss the growing trend for GPs to launch environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.

How GPs cope with the massive amounts of data generated by ESG programs

Anthony DeCandido of RSM and Paula Bosco of Activus Risk Management discuss the emerging importance of ESG in private equity.

An expert discussion focused on new AICPA guidance, changes to revenue recognition rules, new lease accounting standards, and more.