Three experts discuss the importance of management buy-in when launching a robotic process automation program.

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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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 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…

David Conrod, CEO of FocusPoint Private Capital Group, shares the unique strengths his firm, and expert advice for managers about to embark on a fundraise.

The head of Argand Partners, a private equity firm, discusses his transformative role at the Parkinson’s Foundation.

The nature of defined contribution pension plans is complementary to private equity real estate, but convincing plan sponsors of that is sometimes challenging.