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Trends in Equity Finance Investments

December 7, 2023December 31, 2023

Our recent report describes trends in equity finance deals in the UK in the period from 2011 to Q3 2023. The health of the equity finance ecosystem is of vital importance for development of the innovative enterprises that drive economic growth,

The Performance of Private Equity Portfolio Companies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

November 11, 2023August 16, 2025

Nick Wilson

Credit Management Research Centre

Dr Paul Lavery (Glasgow University), Prof Nick Wilson: We study the performance of PE-backed companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our findings suggest that PE-backed firms’ sales, employment, and earnings were more resilient compared to closely matched industry peers during the