Women’s health could benefit from the private equity treatment
PE has a well-earned reputation for spotting profitable niches and growing them smartly
PE has a well-earned reputation for spotting profitable niches and growing them smartly

Firms are still struggling to deal with a lack of exits from their investments

Offering seen as signal of whether large private equity groups can begin exiting largest deals

Prolonged downturn in dealmaking has meant fewer opportunities and squeeze on pay

Surge of investment has raised concerns about whether advisers adequately explain illiquidity risk

The sector remains untested in a severe or prolonged economic downturn

The sector’s pitch has worked but the next challenge is persuading investors to stay