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312. Improving private equity exit prospects
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Episode 312. Improving private equity exit prospects
In today’s tougher exit environment, private equity firms are facing longer holding periods, valuation gaps, and increased pressure to return capital. Kai Vollhardt and Jelena Bauer are joined by Christian Habrich and Frederyk Schroeder as they unpack their latest article on how to drive successful exits. They share strategies that top-performing firms use to improve exit outcomes and turn preparation into premium valuations, including how to translate AI potential into a credible value story.
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What every CEO can learn from private equity (podcast)
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- https://omny.fm/shows/inside-the-strategy-room/293-private-equity-2026-outlook-clearer-view-tougher-terrain
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- https://omny.fm/shows/inside-the-strategy-room/306-transforming-value-creation-in-private-equity-portfolio-companies
- https://omny.fm/shows/inside-the-strategy-room/304-the-coming-wave-of-business-transfers
- https://omny.fm/shows/inside-the-strategy-room/302-what-every-ceo-can-learn-from-private-equity
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