1、DECEMBER 2024STORIES OF TRANSFORMATIONP R I V AT E E Q U I T Y W I R EPrivate markets are changing the world.Industry conditions being what they are,with muted exits and persistent valuation gaps,firms worldwide have redoubled their value creation efforts at the asset and portfolio level.The upshot

2、has been unprecedented innovation to ensure businesses and industries worldwide are digitally advanced,sustainable,future-ready,financially sound and operationally efficient.There is evidence all around.This report tells a range of stories:from sustainable olive oil production to the improvement of

3、critical infrastructure;from driving financial inclusion in key markets to building more efficient water management systems;and many more including e-mobility,power grids,quick-service food and entertainment operations,among others.Still,the overarching story is the same.A PE firm acquired an asset,

4、transformed it and successfully exited it in the past two years driving change not only for the company in question,but creating a lasting impact on community,industry and economy.At Private Equity Wire,were closely engaged with our audience of allocators and managers.And while weve noted a passion

5、for driving change through investment,there is also a distinct need for education,conversation and collaboration to ensure these objectives are met with stakeholder pressures,fiduciary responsibilities,liquidity demands and profit,all top-of-mind.We want to become the platform to have this conversat

6、ion,and help the world of private markets strike this balance.This is the first of many such pieces of content.Watch this space for more stories of transformation,and please do get in touch if youd like to be involved in this exciting new journey.PRIVATE EQUITY WIRE INSIGHTS REPORT|DECEMBER 2024|2CO