Continuing our Topline Talks Insights mini-series, this week saw us explore the commercial world as we sat down with Jenna Mackie, Mackie Myers Co-Founder and Private Equity Sector Lead. In this interesting episode, Jenna covers:                                  

• The increase in PE fund competition in the midcap market
• Dry powder: around £200bn of investment is yet to be deployed by UK funds
• The focus on founder-led businesses and why this is driving competition in the market
• Why buying, selling and creating value has become more challenging
• Sector spotlights: Healthcare, B2B, Technology and SaaS companies are driving interest
• What does a PE fund offer? Why funds are thinking more strategically about their value-add proposition
• Hiring trends and mistakes within PE funds and their portfolio companies
• The big drive on data, digital transformation and AI specialist roles
• The rise in demand for good Chairs and NEDs in portfolio businesses
• Advice for candidates looking to build a career in the PE sector

The Topline Talks Insights Mini-Series sees us take a deep dive into our core sector specialisms, including Cleantech, Consumer, Private Equity, Social Housing, Charity, Life Sciences and Higher Education.