In this episode, Pete Witte, EY Global Private Equity Lead Analyst, explores the key themes and market dynamics from Q1 2021 that are top of mind for PE investors.
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Five takeaways from 1Q21
- The first quarter of 2021 was a blockbuster quarter for PE deals, and in fact was the highest of any quarter in the past decade.
- Technology gained maximum traction during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains a powerful thesis.
- The SPAC market expanded at an unprecedented rate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Holding periods could increase as a result of the pandemic, although IPO exits rebounded strongly in 1Q.
- Finding the right target at the right price remains a challenge in an uncertain market.
Presenters
Pete Witte
EY Global Private Equity Lead AnalystPodcast
Episode 27
Duration 09m 22s
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Episode 24
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EY Americas Financial Accounting Advisory Services Transactions Leader; SPAC Co-Leader
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Episode 23
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EY UK Trade Strategy and Brexit Leader
EY Americas Financial Accounting Advisory Services Private Equity Leader
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Episode 22
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EY Global Vice Chair – Industry Markets
EY Americas Financial Accounting Advisory Services Private Equity Leader
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Episode 21
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EY Global Vice Chair – Industry Markets
EY Americas Financial Accounting Advisory Services Private Equity Leader
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Episode 20
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EY-Parthenon, US Managing Director, Head of the Software Strategy Group, Ernst & Young LLP
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