Why Private Equity Should Rethink and Prioritize Carve-outs

Private Equity (PE) firms are facing unprecedented pressure: record dry powder, rising competition for quality assets, and sustained high valuations. In this environment, corporate carve-outs—acquiring divisions divested from large corporates—represent a compelling yet underutilized strategy for sourcing proprietary deals and unlocking rapid value creation.   Corporate carve-outs are increasingly becoming a strategic lever for Private Equity […]

SOC 2 is not a Cybersecurity Program: A Private Equity Briefing 

Your portfolio company is pursuing or has just achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance certification. However, achieving SOC2 certification does not end your cybersecurity journey. Here’s why that report, while valuable, doesn’t mean what many executives think it means.  SOC 2 compliance is a valuable and widely recognized assurance framework. It provides external stakeholders with […]

Integrating Cybersecurity into Private Equity Investment Strategies

Cybersecurity has become a defining factor in private equity value creation. Regulators, insurers, limited partners (LPs), and strategic buyers now expect cyber resilience to be addressed at every stage of the investment lifecycle. A single breach can erode valuations, delay exits, or trigger costly indemnities. Conversely, a strong cyber posture accelerates diligence, supports higher multiples, […]

Enhancing Portfolio Value Through Robust Cybersecurity Measures

Cybersecurity has evolved from a defensive cost center into a strategic lever for value creation. For private equity firms, strong cyber practices reduce risk, improve operational resilience, and signal maturity to buyers—directly impacting valuations and exit outcomes. With AI-driven threats, regulatory pressure, and insurance scrutiny intensifying, portfolio companies with weak cyber postures face higher costs […]

The Benefits and Limitations of Cyber Insurance for Private Equity Firms

Cyber insurance has become a near-standard discussion point in private equity due diligence and portfolio governance. It offers critical financial protection and access to expertise, but coverage is narrowing, premiums are rising, and exclusions are expanding. For PE firms, cyber insurance can no longer be treated as a substitute for strong cyber controls. Instead, it […]

The Critical Role of Cybersecurity Assessments During M&A 

In today’s M&A environment, private equity firms are under intense pressure to move quickly, close efficiently, and capture value. But with digital systems underpinning nearly every aspect of business, one area is too often underweighted in diligence: cybersecurity.  A cyber incident discovered post-deal can erode valuations, trigger regulatory scrutiny, and create costly operational disruption. For […]

Performance Improvement Partners Unveils ValueBridge™: A Groundbreaking Framework for Private Equity Value Creation

Performance Improvement Partners (PIP), the leading technology solutions provider for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, proudly announces the launch of ValueBridge™—a proprietary framework and methodology that transforms how private equity firms unlock value throughout the entire investment lifecycle.  Built on over 23 years of experience in private equity value creation, ValueBridge™ aligns PIP’s […]

Key Drivers of Complexity and Costs in M&A 

M&A transactions are inherently complex — but not all transactions carry the same level of risk, cost, or execution challenge. For Private Equity buyers, understanding the drivers of complexity early can mean the difference between accelerated value creation and costly surprises.  In this paper, we explore three critical perspectives:  Complexity Dimensions – The common factors […]

IT Asset Management: A Private Equity Perspective 

Strategic Value Creation Through ITAM  IT Asset Management (ITAM) is no longer just an operational necessity—it’s a strategic lever for private equity firms seeking to unlock value across portfolio companies. With a value framework such as PIP’s ValueBridge, ITAM transitions from a cost center into a performance multiplier.    Key Value Drivers  Cost Optimization  Eliminate […]

Performance Improvement Partners and Virtas Partners Form Strategic Alliance for End-to-End M&A Support in Middle-Market Private Equity

August 25, 2025 — Performance Improvement Partners (PIP), a leading M&A and IT advisor to middle-market private equity firms, and Virtas Partners, an established advisory firm specializing in Office of the CFO solutions, today announced a strategic alliance to deliver integrated, end-to-end support across the business lifecycle. This alliance enables private equity sponsors and portfolio […]