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 […]
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.