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Technology as a Value Creator for Private Equity Portfolio Companies

E78 Partners

As firms navigate rising interest rates and extended holding periods, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are transitioning from traditional IT roles to strategic leaders who address challenges like legacy systems, cost pressures, and M&A complexities. Firms that empower CIOs to lead strategically will gain a competitive edge.

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Private Equity in 2025: Five Key Levers Driving Value Creation

E78 Partners

For PE operating partners, five key areas stand out as essential drivers of value creation: operational efficiency and margin improvement, digital transformation and AI integration, add-on acquisitions and consolidation, exit readiness, and talent optimization. years, the longest since 2005 ( McKinsey & Company ).

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US B2B Startups Dominate $337 Million Worth Of Funding

PYMNTS

The company offers a cash flow management platform for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as a payment platform to enable businesses to pay rent and taxes, payroll and more with a credit card, regardless if the recipient accepts cards. PYMNTS breaks down the latest deals below. Cybersecurity. Singapore’s CardUp announced nearly $1.7