Creating an Engineered, Systematized Approach to PE Value Creation

Creating value in PE requires more than just GTM Improvements or Operational Improvements. It demands a systematic and scalable value creation process that can be applied across the portfolio. This approach is not about ad hoc interventions or one-off solutions but about designing a structured framework that enables consistent, repeatable,…  Read More >

PE ROI – Revenue Growth is a Key Value Creation Driver (Revenue > EBITDA > Successful Exit)

This is how Top-Line Growth or Revenue Growth is the primary Value Creation driver for Tech PE portfolio companies. In PE, focusing on increasing revenue and profitable revenue growth initiates a cascade of beneficial downstream effects: – Increasing Revenue and Profitable Revenue Growth (Capital-Efficiently) Initiating with a strategic emphasis on…  Read More >

PE Investment Lifecycle and How Value Creation Teams Make an Impact

By actively engaging across each phase of the private equity investment lifecycle, Value Creation Teams (Operating Partners) ensure a tangible outcome, enhancing both portfolio equity value creation (EVC) and investor returns.   Sourcing & Deal Origination – Identifying potential investment opportunities through proprietary networks, investment banks, and industry relationships. Operating…  Read More >

Achieving Great Exits for PE-backed Companies

To achieve favorable exit outcomes, PE portfolio companies typically employ a variety of strategies: Disproportionate Organic Revenue Growth (based on PE Fund’s GTM Expertise & Capital-Efficient Focus): Focusing on driving disproportionate and capital growth via market expansion, new customer acquisition, expansion sales into existing customer base, and product development, to…  Read More >

PE – Early Indicators and Success Factors to Gauge Before Buying a Company

PE – Assessing Success Factors Before Acquiring a Company When evaluating a potential investment, I focus on businesses with strong fundamentals, clear value-creation levers, and predictable, sustainable growth. These are the key criteria that make an acquisition attractive: Strong Leadership or Replaceable Gaps Evaluating whether the management team is strong…  Read More >

Working in PE: Great Privilege & Great Responsibility

Reflecting on the last several years in PE , I’ve been contemplating what I genuinely like about the job. This is primarily for my personal reflections and to articulate my thoughts more clearly but it genuinely starts with a true privilege and a tremendous responsibility to be in PE. Similarity…  Read More >

Strategic Pricing Optimization in PE – Drive Growth & Expand EBITDA Margins

How PE Can Unlock Equity Value Through Strategic Pricing Optimization Pricing is one of the most powerful levers for value creation. Monetization improvements for PE-backed companies, a disciplined, data-driven approach to pricing can unlock significant equity value by improving unit economics, accelerating growth, and expanding EBITDA margins. Pricing as a Direct…  Read More >