Transforming supply chains: Six key trends for private equity in 2025
Reading Time: 5 minutesAt Eton Bridge Partners, our Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations Practice works closely with private equity (PE) firms and their portfolio companies. This provides us with a unique perspective on […]
How general counsels are proving their worth in private equity
Reading Time: 3 minutesPrivate equity (PE) firms in the UK aren’t exactly sailing in smooth waters right now. With economic headwinds, higher interest rates, and increased regulatory scrutiny, the traditional playbook is being […]
What can we expect from the year ahead in mid-market Private Equity?
Reading Time: 5 minutes“I’ll be surprised if it’s not a better year than 2023” It is estimated that the total of global equity dry powder has hit $4tn according to BlackRock’s Private Markets […]
Opening the ‘not so private’ doors to working within Private Equity
Reading Time: 4 minutesLast year 44% of our work here at Eton Bridge Partners supported the Private Equity market, either within the fund or working with their portfolio companies. Our success in delivering […]
Calm after the storm: what skills do Private Equity PortCo CFOs need in 2024?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe private equity market is dusting itself down after a challenging 2023. With interest rates stabilising and a well-publicised glut of ‘dry powder,’ there is some optimism that activity will […]
PE-backed companies are increasingly seeking out Tax and Treasury leaders – here’s why…
Reading Time: 5 minutesAt Eton Bridge Partners, we are seeing an increasing number of private equity (PE) backed organisations hiring Tax and Treasury leaders, especially Head of Tax and Group Treasurer. Lorna Blair, […]
Driving value creation: What do PE funds need from Chief Technology Officers in their portfolio
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Private Equity market has had its well-documented challenges in the last 18 months. Macroeconomic factors have contributed to a slower deal-making environment, and we have seen a record amount […]
What is behind the revolving door of CFOs in mid-market Private Equity?
Reading Time: 5 minutesPrivate Equity (PE)-backed companies have a high churn rate of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs); this is not something that we see with other C-suite roles in the private equity space, […]
Mentorship: The catalyst for HR success in Private Equity
Reading Time: 5 minutesTake the analogy of the IKEA box you stare at when you first arrive back home. Basic instructions with a picture of the finished product. You are at the starting […]
Private Equity pulse check: What can we expect this year?
Reading Time: 4 minutes“We see the tide turning for private equity and the broader institutional investment community in 2025, spurred by a more stable economic and political environment and a restart of M&A […]