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Apex Leader’s articles and news are drawn from the private equity industry insights of our experts and the research of our internal teams. We also feature how we’ve helped firms like yours invest with conviction.

When Should PE Firms Outsource Investment Research?

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According to a study from Preqin, the growth of alternative assets is providing capital service providers with a staggering amount of new opportunities. As new markets appear, asset classes are…

5 Qualities of a Strong Primary Research Company for Private Equity Firms

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Navigating a corporate purchase requires more than just charging ahead on instinct and numbers. Timing is critical. As more private equity firms enter the market, the need to make informed…

PE Portfolio Advancement Best Practices You Can’t Afford to Miss

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Think about the last time you considered buying a new product featuring technology beyond your expertise — for example, the Nest smart thermostat. It promises to deliver benefits like a…

Follow These Sector Thesis Best Practices to Become a Preferred Buyer

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The private equity market has changed, and we’re often asked if firms are evolving fast enough to keep up. The answer is different at every firm, but one universal truth…

Private Equity Due Diligence Process: Driving Value Creation

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It’s no secret that the private equity due diligence process is complex, and as competition increases in the private equity (PE) space, qualified target companies are becoming harder to find….

Top Tips for Impactful Investor Due Diligence

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For Ken Sipiora, a senior advisor with 39 years’ experience, the best investor due diligence calls with Apex Leaders’ private equity clients have been the ones in which clients know—and…

5 Overlooked Advisors for Comprehensive Due Diligence

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Beyond the C-level executive formerly at a target company, who else should investors tap for a unique perspective? You need seasoned professionals at your disposal, but anymore, that is usually…

How to Develop Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract Private Equity Consulting

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Primary research firms like Apex Leaders scour sites like LinkedIn for seasoned industry experts or subject matter experts to advise top-tier Private Equity investors who value experts’ guidance during their…

Why Private Equity Firms are Engaging Industry Experts Sooner in Healthcare

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Before diving into the data, understand the industry Ed Jones, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in the clinical and business aspects of healthcare. His areas of expertise include…