Research

PE Insights

Editorial briefings on PE market maps, portfolio operations, sector activity, mid-market value creation, and operator playbooks.

Events

SuperReturn US West 2026: What to Expect

A working guide to SuperReturn US West 2026 in Los Angeles: the published two-day agenda, the sessions worth planning around, and the firms with confirmed speakers - each linked to its profile in the PE Firm Index directory.

Sep 5, 2026 · PE Firm Index Editorial · 7 min read
Methodology / Frameworks

How to Evaluate a Private Equity Firm's Value-Creation Capability

A practical framework for judging whether a private equity firm can build value in the companies it owns, across operational, commercial, digital, and talent levers.

Jul 13, 2026 · PE Firm Index · 3 min read
PE Market Maps

Private Equity Firms Investing in B2B Software

A public-source overview of middle-market PE firms active in B2B software, with notes on strategy, sector focus, and operating model.

May 10, 2026 · PE Firm Index Editorial · 1 min read
Portfolio Operations

How PE Firms Use Portfolio Operations Teams to Drive Value Creation

An overview of how middle-market PE firms structure operating teams, value creation functions, and talent support for portfolio companies.

May 3, 2026 · PE Firm Index Editorial · 1 min read
PE Market Maps

Lower-Middle-Market PE Firms: A Practical Directory

A working directory of lower-middle-market PE firms based on publicly available firm and portfolio information.

Apr 26, 2026 · PE Firm Index Editorial · 1 min read
Mid-Market Value Creation

Private Equity Portfolio Company Growth Signals to Watch

A practical framework for tracking growth signals across PE-backed portfolio companies using public information.

Apr 19, 2026 · PE Firm Index Editorial · 1 min read