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In our latest episode of ‘Behind the transaction’ we look at the private equity (PE) life cycle and achieving successful returns for both firms and investors.
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Georgina Knight is joined by Amo Anim-Addo, from our private equity team, and Heidi Farley, from Growth Capital Partners, to explore the PE life cycle – from funding to strategic investments to enhancing business values.
How does a private equity firm go about fundraising?
Private equity firms secure funding through a diverse range of sources. In this clip, Amo explores the fundraising process and examines the funding avenues available to firms.
What strategies drive operational improvements and growth?
Amo discusses how firms generate value after investing in a business, outlining the strategies they employ to foster growth and enhance operational efficiencies, and identifying recurring key themes.
What are your best practices for enhancing the value of your portfolio?
Firms use various value creation levers to enhance their portfolios. Heidi Farley delves into these, focusing on the importance of leadership bandwidth, talent management and effective operating systems to drive success.
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Speakers
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Georgina Knight Associate Director, Grant Thornton UK -
Amo Anim-Addo I lead our private equity coverage team nationally, across the mid-market and large cap funds. Having worked across M&A and private equity for over 25 years, I have significant experience advising on acquisitions, disposals, management incentive plans, strategic options and valuations, supporting funds and management teams across the private equity life cycle. -
Heidi Farley Heidi is an investor at Growth Capital Partners (GCP), backing high-growth businesses that power the knowledge economy. She leads origination in professional and specialist consultancies and manages GCP’s southwest network. Her track record includes a number of GCP's high-growth partnerships including Bridewell, Infinity Works and CubeLogic.