Industry Insights
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.
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Finding the perfect fit for your board can be a daunting challenge. It is critical to seek candidates with relevant experience to help your PE firm succeed. New members should…
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The impact of an unusual year is still being felt across the private equity industry. Fewer deals were closed in 2020 and total investment numbers reflect bigger deals instead of more…
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Get the 5-minute recap of our 35-minute webinar “7 Habits of Highly Effective Board MemberSearches.” This fast-paced, 5-minute read covers the 7 “true north” principles that result in bettercandidates, stronger relationships and, ultimately, better performance.
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Competition among PE firms for great board members continues to increase. That’s why it’s important not to commit these common mistakes in your search. Read this concise blog post to discover 5 common mistakes to avoid. You’ll also find useful tips and techniques to improve results, plus links to helpful resources like a white paper and checklist for improving board member searches.
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An early start and being prepared are keys to success in the competitive arena of board member searches. But what if you started identifying high-profile industry insiders BEFORE a deal closes? Expert advisors with custom knowledge who could provide insights about the deal, expand opportunities and even help negotiate better terms?
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Discover how this checklist will help you Improve board member placement success by avoiding pursuits that waste time due to easily predicted deal killers or dead ends, preventing unnecessary conflicts between PE firm, portfolio company, and board candidates, and circumventing struggles over roles and decision-making authority.
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Could Private Equity firms looking to place Directors on the boards of their portfolio companies learn a thing or two from Valentine’s Day? Can suggestions about “The Best Things to Do on Valentine’s Day” apply to board placements?
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A mid-market private equity firm will often review hundreds, if not thousands of potential deals per year. That’s not just astounding for its sheer volume, but also for the speed…
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There are challenging steps and uncomfortable conversations private equity portfolio managers and their executive teams must have when making decisions to advance. Under these circumstances, smart PE firms are turning…
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Politicians and legislators have something in common that we often overlook because of their broad range of political viewpoints. Nearly all of them actively seek advice to make the best…