Carve-Outs: Why They’re Not Your Typical M&A Transaction — A Private Equity Perspective

In the world of private equity, not all deals are created equal. Carve-outs—where a business unit is separated from its parent company—are among the most complex and operationally demanding transactions a PE firm can undertake. They require more than capital and commercial diligence; they demand speed, precision, and deep operational execution. While the upside can […]
Performance Improvement Partners Appoints Jason Gandy as Chief Executive Officer

Performance Improvement Partners (PIP), a leading M&A and IT advisory firm serving private equity, with industry leading insights, solutions, and carveout and integration expertise, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Gandy as Chief Executive Officer. Jason brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in consulting, transformation, and private equity advisory—most recently serving as Senior Vice President […]
Performance Improvement Partners Launches Carve & Integration Group

Performance Improvement Partners (PIP) Launches Carve & Integration Group (CIG) to Guide Private Equity Firms Through Complex Transactions Performance Improvement Partners (PIP), the leading technology solutions provider for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, proudly announces the launch of its Carve & Integration Group (CIG) — a dedicated business unit focused exclusively on guiding […]
Driving Business Value with a Fractional CIO

In the modern business environment, strong technology leadership has become increasingly important. However, not all organizations can afford or have the need for a full-time Chief Information Officer (CIO). A fractional CIO offers the best of both worlds. A fractional CIO, also known as CIO-as-a-service, provides businesses with the strategic expertise of a seasoned CIO on a part-time basis. The fractional CIO model offers several advantages that can influence business operations and drive efficiency.
PIP’s AI PoV: Differentiated Results Come from Tailored AI Solutions

We have found there is business value to be generated using AI, it just requires a bigger vision. Dive into what we have seen with GenAI in Middle-Market Private Equity.
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.
IT Due Diligence Checklist: Must-Assess Technology Elements Prior to Any Acquisition

Due diligence — technology due diligence specifically — is an important part of the M&A process. It has become essential
Inhouse Software Development: Friend or Foe?

Proprietary Software Development can be a Significant Asset or can Impede Growth and Agility. Here are some signs we look for when we look under the Hood of a Software Engine.
Digital Maturity: What It Is, How to Achieve It, and the Digital Maturity Model to Drive Business Transformation

Before you learn to run, you must learn to walk. Before you take leaps in business, you must evaluate where you are today. Digital technologies are no different. Understanding your company’s digital maturity is the first step in driving value – and profitable business transformation — through digital technologies. Without understanding your current state, and […]
The New Hybrid Workforce: Maximizing Outcomes with a Return-to-Work Plan Backed by Technology

While the future of work had encompassed remote and hybrid work models pre-pandemic, the shift to these working models is here to stay. According to Accenture, “Responsible leaders must move beyond physical location to shape the future of work by giving people resources tailored to their needs.” In fact, with 63% of high-growth companies having […]