The market is currently filled with mixed messages, mixed signals and potentially missed opportunities. Dry powder in private equity is at $1.2 trillion, down from its $1.5 trillion 2020 high. Interest rates are rising and growing regulatory pushback could lead to stricter oversight, longer timelines, and more bandwidth to challenge mergers. Concurrently, PE firms must deliver investment rates of return to limited partners, navigate the valuations gap between buyers and sellers and execute on their investment thesis strategies. While data analytics has always played an important role in buyside and sell-side decisions, the current environment demands a laser-focused approach to drive value across the deal lifecycle.
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