On the face of it, it's a relatively straightforward process by which :
- look for investment transactions taking place in their market;
- find out who's handling the sale;
- offer a competitive bid for the operation.
While finding deals in the private equity sector may seem straightforward on paper, in practice it's far from it.
Private equity firms need to be resourceful and explore widely to generate as many investment opportunities as possible. Relying on relationships alone is not enough in today's highly competitive market.
That's why leading companies are stepping up their opportunity-seeking efforts and adopting a more modern approach.
How to spot opportunities? Which sectors to look out for?
According to William Jackson, Chairman of the Group's Board of Directors at Bridgepoint , "as a general rule, we match sector analysis and research with the situation on the ground, which enables us to see the whole picture".
For example, Bridgepoint has invested in HTL, a company at the forefront of the development and production of innovative pharmaceutical-grade biopolymers, which has been working in partnership with the world's leading pharmaceutical companies for 30 years.
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