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Private Equity

Value creation from fundraising to exit.

Uncovering opportunities in today’s evolving private equity landscape

Private equity (PE) firms are operating in a more competitive and challenging market. With a significant amount of dry powder, high competition for deals, rising interest rates, and economic uncertainty, PE firms must be able to predict and react quickly to changing circumstances.

As limited partners seek to maximize value and minimize risk, many PE firms feel pressure to do more with less and the need to differentiate from competitors. While financial returns remain important, firms are expected to bring more to the table. Those driving positive outcomes investments in people, technology, and across the full spectrum of sustainability considerations are better primed to curtail risk, establish stakeholder trust, and grow sustainably.

2025 private equity in Canada report

We surveyed hundreds of private equity firms and portfolio company CFOs to get their insights on a variety of topics, including:

  • Top headwinds and growth opportunities
  • Capital deployment

  • Post-M&A operational challenges

  • Value creation

  • The CFO’s changing role

  • Technology adoption

Our practice leaders also provide strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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Guidance at every step of the private equity fund lifecycle

Our dedicated PE practice helps PE firms and their portfolio companies navigate today’s complex global business environment across the entire fund lifecycle, from fundraising to deal origination to exit strategy:

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Our customized solution for streamlining portfolio management at scale.

Designed for private equity firms managing intricate, multi-entity portfolios, our solution streamlines workflows, mitigates risk, and facilitates data-driven decision-making. This cloud-based platform integrates seamlessly with your systems, offering centralized insights, automated modelling, and AI-ready reporting—on time and on point.

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