The path to a successful exit is increasingly paved with high-quality data – according to The Private Equity Exit Readiness Study by EY, highlighted in a recent Pitchbook article. Data now plays a critical role in meeting heightened buyer due diligence standards and securing favorable outcomes.

The article, featuring insights from industry leaders including Anush Newman, CEO and co-founder of JMAN Group, unpicks the reasons behind data-related hurdles and offers strategic guidance for private equity firms. Newman emphasizes that investors’ expectations for data have never been higher, as has become essential fuel for both business growth and the equity story.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Why a robust, standardized dataset is the biggest challenge and most crucial factor for efficient PE exits.
• Why firms must evolve their perception of data, integrating it into value creation strategies rather than solely as an IT function.
• The importance of preparing your data early, aligning it with your “equity story” and engaging your management team in the process.

If you are ready to transform your PE exit strategy, click through to read the full Pitchbook article and gain deeper insights into leveraging data for success.