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Private equity portfolio company value creation services
Portfolio company value creation is at the core of every transaction investment thesis. Our team supports private equity firms throughout the investment lifecycle from origination to exit. We bring deep sector, operational and functional experience in private equity value creation to identify investment risks and opportunities focused on driving portfolio company growth and profitability, as well as returns for investors.
What EY portfolio company value creation services can do for you
Our team is focused on private equity value creation and builds trust by supporting private equity deal teams, operating partners and portfolio company management to help achieve full transaction potential. We combine commercial and operational experience with deep sector experience across sectors, including technology, software and digital infrastructure; consumer products and retail; health care and life sciences; industrials and business services; energy; and financial and professional services.
Our collaborative mindset and expansive regional and cultural insights help us align with management and execute with speed. Our approach to private equity value creation can be transformative, with differentiated services focused on technology including artificial intelligence (AI) and technology transformation; environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors; talent; the supply chain and more. Our deal approach is steeped in business functions across industries and incorporates strategies for building revenue and growth, driving cost and operational excellence, deploying capital and navigating the increasingly complex global tax landscape.
We identify tailored private equity value creation levers and enablers to help investors drive transformative portfolio company growth.
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Macro Bites: Value creation strategies in an economy at crossroads
Business leaders need to think like investors when approaching value creation in an uncertain economy. Learn more in this episode of Macro Bites.
05 Nov 2024
Macro Bites: The economy’s impact on private equity investment strategy
Learn how private equity investment strategy is adapting as elevated costs of capital leads firms to hold investments longer.
10 Jun 2024
How the drivers of private equity value creation are changing
Discover the five key drivers in private equity value creation in uncertain markets.
08 May 2024
Bridget Walsh
How to leverage generative AI to enhance private equity performance
GenAI strategy execution by PE firms must be informed by a combination of fast and smart moves. Learn more.
07 Nov 2023
Bridget Walsh
In this episode, the speakers discuss investing in the tech space. Learn more.
30 Oct 2023
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PE portfolio company webcast: cost takeout strategies
In this webcast, our panel of professionals will have a timely discussion of recent private equity industry trends.
25 Apr 2023 | your local time
Why private equity cybersecurity is urgent now
Private equity cybersecurity strategy is critical in investment diligence, deal announcements, value creation and exit. Read more.
30 Mar 2023
John Hauser
Private equity opportunities in home repair and maintenance services
Private equity investment can create value in the growing home repair and maintenance services market. Read more.
29 Mar 2023
Sean Levy
How private equity investment in CPG brands can boost value
Private equity investment in consumer packaged goods corporate carveouts can lead to value creation opportunities.
24 Mar 2023
Nish Shah
Four key areas for cost reduction and value creation in private equity
A focus on cost optimization can be used by private equity to build corporate resilience. Find out more.
06 Mar 2023
Dr. Neil McFerran