Brian P. Vickery

Oct 28, 2024 | mckinsey.com | Brian P. Vickery

As more companies consider private credit as a financing option, the opportunities for investors are expanding. This episode of Deal Volume describes this asset class and its potential. Private credit has become a more popular financing option across many industries and types of businesses—and the opportunity for investors to deploy this approach is growing.

Sep 27, 2024 | mckinsey.com | Brian P. Vickery

David Su shares his perspectives on the evolution of impact investing and the importance of measurement. He also discusses portfolio company Swing Education to illustrate Apax’s philosophy. Global private equity advisory firm Apax Partners has a long history of prioritizing sustainability and responsible investing. In 2011, it was an early signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investing.

Sep 26, 2024 | mckinsey.com | Brian P. Vickery |David Quigley |Edward Kim

At a time when growth is challenging for many companies, one strategy that has consistently helped private equity (PE) funds enhance their portfolio companies is add-on acquisitions. Add-on acquisitions composed 70 percent of the total PE deal count in 2023, up from 57 percent in 2017 (exhibit). The strategy has gained prominence because of changes in the investment and macroeconomic backdrop.

Aug 1, 2024 | mckinsey.com | Ben Ellencweig |Brian P. Vickery

Integrating gen AI in private equity firms' workflows can help them reach greater heights. But getting started requires a thoughtful, risk-averse approach.

Mar 28, 2024 | mckinsey.com | Fredrik Dahlqvist |Alexandra Nee |David Quigley |Rahel Schneider |Connor Mangan |John Spivey | +4 more

According to McKinsey Global Private Markets Review 2024, private markets have entered a slower era, with conditions impact fundraising, deals and performance.