Trends Defining Middle-Market Private Equity in Q1 2025

We’ve identified four key trends we’re seeing in early 2025—and what they might mean for how you operate in the quarters ahead.
Manufacturer of Automotive Ancillary Products

Manufacturer of Automotive Ancillary Products Separation of a $1.8 Bn business unit from a Global Automotive ancillary manufacturer. Carveout delivered in 12 months leveraging big-bang approach, AD/Domain takeover with network separation technique while maintaining zero-trust/connectivity from Seller Background B2B business with $1.8Bn in Revenue, 5+ Manufacturing Plants, Carve-out being purchased by a PE firm The […]
Concrete Products MFG

PIP supported a leading precast concrete manufacturer in modernizing its aging IT infrastructure. Through a structured roadmap, ERP selection, and cybersecurity upgrades, the company is now positioned for scalable growth and technology-driven performance.
Specialty Manufacturing and Services Company

PIP partnered with a $110M specialty manufacturing and field services company to select and implement a best-fit ERP and CRM platform. The initiative unlocked EBITDA growth, mitigated revenue risk, and enabled scalable operations.
Carve and Integration of a $180Mn Automotive Exterior Trims Manufacturer

PIP executed the carve and integration of a $180M automotive exterior trims manufacturer into a $1.4B PortCo within 9 months. The team exited 28 IT TSAs early, delivered $1M in cost avoidance, and enabled over $750K in run-rate savings through strategic rationalization and integration.
High Tech Manufacturing Carveout & Infrastructure

PIP supported the carveout of a $25M lithium battery manufacturer, delivering a fully redundant, secure global IT infrastructure on Day 1. The scalable setup ensures compliance with EU data laws and readiness for future growth.
PIP And Retail & Distribution Company Created Data Quality And Reporting Capabilities To Unlock 15% YOY Growth

PIP helped a $4B+ retail and distribution company unify master data across eight divisions and multiple ERP systems, unlocking 15% year-over-year growth through improved data quality and integrated reporting capabilities.
Consumer Electronics Distributor

PIP helped a $75M consumer electronics distributor merge two divisions onto a single Epicor Eclipse instance by resolving critical master data discrepancies and implementing advanced data quality and governance frameworks.
Amerilife – THL Portfolio Company with a Prescribed Diligence Process

PIP delivered rapid, cost-effective technology due diligence for Amerilife, a THL portfolio company, enabling faster integrations, strategic value creation, and enhanced cybersecurity advisory.
Waste Management Services Company

PIP partnered with a $140M waste management services company to modernize IT, reduce cyber risk, and create a technology roadmap that supports 3x revenue growth and improved EBITDA margins.