Private Equity Bulletin - March
Bronzegate
Elevating private equity backed portfolio companies through exceptional CFO and finance leadership appointments.
Welcome to our monthly newsletter for Private Equity talent partners, investors and Private Equity teams. This month we look at:
Market trends: The evolving role of finance leadership
Insights: Six attributes that mark out PE-backed CFOs that will stay the distance
Deal highlights
Market trends:
The evolving role of finance leadership
Aled Homer, Partner at Bronzegate, provides an overview of the Private Equity market of the start of 2025.
2025 is shaping up to be a strong year for European Private Equity. Over 90% of respondents in a recent PE survey* anticipate increased transaction volumes this year, driven by stabilising macroeconomic conditions, more realistic valuations, and a growing pipeline of attractive targets coming to market.
This growing momentum is reflected in the talent market, as pressure increases on CFOs, who are now at the forefront of value creation. Beyond tracking and reporting, they are playing a critical role in executing strategic initiatives at the portfolio level. As European Private Equity moves through 2025 with confidence, finance leaders will remain essential in driving value creation and operational efficiency.
*Roland Berger European Private Equity Outlook
Insights:
Six attributes that mark out PE-backed CFOs that will stay the distance
Switching Portfolio CFOs is now commonplace, driven by exit delays, a resurgence in deal making, and an investor desire to match finance leadership to each stage of the investment lifecycle. Focusing on six key competencies in sourcing and assessment can ensure CFOs have what it takes to stay the distance.
In our latest article, Bronzegate's Managing Partner, Adam Akbar, explores the key attributes that set apart CFOs who stay the course and make a lasting impact.
Deal highlights
A summary of the latest large-cap and mid-market deals in the Private Equity sector.
About Bronzegate
Bronzegate is a leading search and interim management firm operating across the European Private Equity sector, delivering CFO and finance leadership talent through a bespoke data driven approach.
We partner solely with Private Equity-backed businesses across Europe and have a deep understanding of the unique challenges for finance leaders within PE-backed portfolio companies.
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