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Jul 2024
19m 45s

Private Equity on the Upswing: Marking R...

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About this episode

In this episode, Sean Mooney provides an uplifting overview of BluWave's Q2 2024 Private Equity Insights Report. Amidst fluctuating economic conditions, the private equity deal market shows promising signs of recovery, mirroring the broader economic upturn. Drawing an analogy to Nashville's changing seasons, Sean reflects on the cyclical nature of the economy and the private equity landscape. Key insights include the role of limited partners in catalyzing market activity, the significance of a stabilizing economy, and emerging trends in due diligence and sector-specific investments. This episode offers a hopeful perspective on the future of private equity as we navigate through the economic recovery.

Episode Highlights:

  • 0:00 - Introduction to Q2 2024's positive trends in private equity.
  • 2:31 - Economic indicators pointing to a deal market recovery.
  • 6:04 - Analogy of seasonal changes and economic cycles.
  • 12:31 - Limited partners' influence on the deal market.
  • 17:35 - Observations of increased due diligence and sector-specific investments.

For further details and insights, visit www.bluwave.net/insights-report.

Catch more episodes of the Karma School of Business Podcast at www.bluwave.net/podcasts.

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