Private equity (PE) investment brings more than capital, it builds momentum. 

Once the deal is done, the focus shifts to accelerating growth, improving performance and delivering value.

Accelerate explores how businesses can thrive under PE ownership by aligning strategy, execution and stakeholder expectations. In this guide, we cover:

  • How PE investors drive value through operational improvements, M&A and strategic investment
  • What alignment between management and investors looks like
  • How to manage change and maintain performance under pressure
  • The role of incentivisation, reporting and communication
  • Real-world examples of businesses that have successfully accelerated growth.

Who is this guide for?

If your business is already backed by PE or is about to enter that phase, Accelerate is for you.

It’s designed for CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders who want to understand how to manage the demands of PE ownership while delivering on ambitious growth targets.

This guide is especially relevant for businesses navigating post-investment transformation.

Download the Accelerate guide to learn how to drive growth and maintain alignment under PE ownership.

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Discover how to drive growth, maintain alignment and manage change under PE ownership.

Who is this guide for? 
CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders aiming for growth with PE backing.

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Key insights from the guide

PE investors use a range of tools to grow the value of their investment, everything from incentivisation and leverage to digital transformation and market expansion. 

Key to the growth of investment value are ‘buy-and-build’ strategies, where PE houses invest further in proven management teams to scale through acquisitions. The guide explains how this approach can unlock synergies, reduce risk and enhance valuation.

Whether you're already PE-backed or considering it, we can help

BDO’s private equity experts understand the pace and pressure of PE-backed growth. We work alongside management teams to help them stay aligned, optimise performance and realise their strategic goals. 

From operational improvements to M&A support, we’re here to help you accelerate with confidence. Contact our experts to learn how we can help.

Authors

Greg Ellis smiles at the camera
National Leader, Private Equity
Partner, Deal Advisory