Accenture - Conquering the next value frontier in private equity

This report provides insights and strategies for private equity firms looking to conquer the next value frontier. One of the main challenges facing private equity firms today is increasing competition for assets, with three times as many firms in the market since 2010. To succeed in this environment, firms need to be able to handle more complex deal types and differentiate themselves from the competition. Another key challenge is lack of cultural readiness, which is cited as the fifth largest obstacle to value creation in private equity. To overcome this, operating teams should focus on having the right people in place, adapting culture to meet evolving workforce needs, and creating an environment that fosters productivity, effectiveness, and well-being. Successful private equity firms are those that can drive impactful growth and value for their portfolio companies. This requires a focus on operational excellence, strategic agility, and technology modernization. Technology is a key enabler of private equity success, and firms should prioritize investments in areas such as data analytics, automation, and cybersecurity. The report also provides an example of a successful technology program that helped a global investment firm design and implement a new IT landscape for a leading beauty company. The program untangled the brand's global platforms, operations, infrastructure, and business practices from those of its former parent company, de-duplicated processes, and built APIs to connect marketing and e-commerce solutions. The result was improved business insights and personalized customer interactions.