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PE Buyout Accounting: The Hidden Financial Reality
Private equity research has a significant blind spot. When studying PE-owned companies, researchers typically track operating entities rather than the consolidated acquisition vehicles through which PE firms actually control their portfolios. This methodological error leads to dramatic underestimation of both the positive effects (faster growth) and negative consequences (higher leverage, steeper profitability declines) of PE ownership.
Apr 242 min read


EQT Repurchases 365,000 Shares in Week 16
EQT AB repurchased 365,000 of its own ordinary shares between April 14-17, 2025 as part of its ongoing share buyback program.
Apr 221 min read


FCA Finds Private Market Valuation Controls Need Improvement
According to the Financial Conduct Authority's recent multi-firm review of private market valuation practices, while many firms demonstrate good practices, significant gaps remain in conflict management, independence, and handling of ad hoc valuations during market disruptions.
Apr 192 min read


EQT Repurchases 587,267 Shares in Week 15
EQT AB repurchased 587,267 of its own shares between April 7-11, 2025 as part of its ongoing share repurchase program.
Apr 141 min read


Private Markets Show Signs of Recovery as Capital Access Improves, UBS Outlook
Private markets signal recovery with improved bank lending, record secondaries activity, and AI investment dominance reshaping the landscape
Mar 262 min read


BC Partners Thrives in Middle Market Private Credit Despite Uncertainty
BC Partners finds mid-teens returns in private credit despite market uncertainty, with specialized lending creating opportunity amid frozen
Mar 152 min read


Private Capital's AI Revolution: Finding True Value
In Brief: In a recent panel discussion led by Jamie Montgomery at The Montgomery Summit, venture capital and investment leaders Matt...
Mar 132 min read


Private Credit Pioneer Prospect Capital Struggles as Industry Booms
Prospect Capital, a private credit pioneer managing $7.2 billion, is struggling with a dysfunctional corporate culture
Mar 122 min read


Private Capital's AI Revolution: Finding True Value
In Brief: Jamie Montgomery moderated a panel at The Montgomery Summit with Matt McIlwain (Madrona), George Mathew (Insight Partners),...
Mar 92 min read


Private Credit Boom Raises Financial Stability Concerns
Private credit's $2.3T market boom combines illiquid assets with retail investors, creating hidden risks in an untested asset class.
Mar 12 min read


ERShares XOVR ETF Expands Access to High-Growth Private Companies and Sets a New Standard for Private Equity Valuation in ETFs
ERShares' XOVR ETF provides retail investors access to high-growth private companies like SpaceX, bridging the gap between private and public markets.
Feb 272 min read


ERShares Expands Access to High-Growth Private Companies and Sets a New Standard for Private Equity Valuation in ETFs
ERShares' XOVR ETF integrates private equity into its portfolio, providing retail investors access to high-growth companies before IPOs.
Feb 262 min read


Startup Unicorns Face Harsh Market Reality, Bloomberg Reports
What's happening : Bloomberg reports that venture-backed startups valued at $1 billion or more are struggling to maintain their...
Feb 202 min read


Shot Tower Capital Launches RedBrick Advisors, a Specialized Valuation Firm for the Music and Entertainment Industries
Shot Tower Capital launches RedBrick Advisors, offering specialized valuation services for the music and entertainment industries.
Feb 191 min read


U.S. Private Markets Await Reset as Fed Policy Shift Shapes 2025, PitchBook Quant Research
U.S. private markets poised for potential recovery as Fed shift and improving conditions create more favorable dealmaking environment.
Feb 72 min read


Infrastructure Secondaries Surge as Private Market Liquidity Crunch Deepens
Infrastructure secondaries emerge as critical liquidity solution amid private market disruption, creating opportunities for strategic buyers
Jan 242 min read


VC Funding Slows in 2024 as Exit Drought Persists, AI Dominates: PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor
AI investment masks broader VC slowdown as lack of exits creates systemic pressure, though 2025 shows early signs of potential recovery.
Jan 201 min read


Unicorn IPO Wave Could Drive Major VC Recovery: Pitchbook US VC 2025 Outlook
VC market poised for 2025 renaissance led by unicorn IPOs and M&A activity, marking potential end to three-year exit drought.
Jan 202 min read


PE Industry Rebounds in 2024, But Challenges Persist Amid Economic Shifts
PE industry shows resilient recovery in 2024 despite challenges, as deals surge and exits rebound, but fundraising headwinds persist.
Jan 202 min read
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