In this episode of Deal Volume, McKinsey partner and host Brian Vickery speaks with Ben Ellencweig, a senior partner in McKinsey’s Stamford office. Ben leads alliances and partnerships for QuantumBlack and spends much of his time working with private equity (PE) firms and their portfolio companies. In this discussion, they get beyond the hype surrounding generative AI (gen AI) and discuss its implications for PE stakeholders.

In this episode of Deal Volume, McKinsey partner and host Brian Vickery speaks with Ben Ellencweig, a senior partner in McKinsey’s Stamford office. Ben leads alliances and partnerships for QuantumBlack and spends much of his time working with private equity (PE) firms and their portfolio companies. In this discussion, they get beyond the hype surrounding generative AI (gen AI) and discuss its implications for PE stakeholders.

In McKinsey's Deal Volume, we provide an inside look at all things private markets, and feature conversations with experts and thought leaders on the most pressing issues investors face at every stage of the deal cycle. We also examine the major trends impacting investment firm strategy and development, and active management of portfolio companies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a relative newcomer, we're excited to have you join us on this ongoing exploration of the industry.

In McKinsey's Deal Volume, we provide an inside look at all things private markets, and feature conversations with experts and thought leaders on the most pressing issues investors face at every stage of the deal cycle. We also examine the major trends impacting investment firm strategy and development, and active management of portfolio companies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a relative newcomer, we're excited to have you join us on this ongoing exploration of the industry.

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A clear-eyed view of Gen AI for the private capital industry

Companies worldwide are increasingly turning to private credit as a robust and flexible financing option, but concerns about market saturation, shrinking spreads, and the broader economic environment are making investors wary. Vivek Mathew, President of Antares Capital Advisors, and Head of Asset Management, joins McKinsey Partner and host Brian Vickery to discuss the realities of private credit today, debunk myths about its so-called “golden age,” and explore how companies can navigate this complex landscape.

Unless otherwise indicated, market analysis and conclusions represented are the subjective views or beliefs of Antares.

Companies worldwide are increasingly turning to private credit as a robust and flexible financing option, but concerns about market saturation, shrinking spreads, and the broader economic environment are making investors wary. Vivek Mathew, President of Antares Capital Advisors, and Head of Asset Management, joins McKinsey Partner and host Brian Vickery to discuss the realities of private credit today, debunk myths about its so-called “golden age,” and explore how companies can navigate this complex landscape.
Unless otherwise indicated, market analysis and conclusions represented are the subjective views or beliefs of Antares.

The Resilient Rise of Private Credit: Opportunities and Challenges

In this episode of Deal Volume, McKinsey partner and host Brian Vickery speaks to David Su, managing partner and co-head of the Apax Global Impact team based in New York. The two discuss the evolution of impact investing, the importance of measuring impact, and key lessons for impact investors to keep in mind.

In this episode of Deal Volume, McKinsey partner and host Brian Vickery speaks to David Su, managing partner and co-head of the Apax Global Impact team based in New York. The two discuss the evolution of impact investing, the importance of measuring impact, and key lessons for impact investors to keep in mind.

Apax Global Managing Partner David Su on the current state of impact investing

In this episode of Deal Volume, host Brian Vickery, a partner in McKinsey’s Private Equity & Principal Investors Practice, sits down with senior partners Fredrik Dahlqvist and David Quigley to discuss emerging industry trends and highlights from the 2024 edition of the firm’s Global Private Markets Review.

In this episode of Deal Volume, host Brian Vickery, a partner in McKinsey’s Private Equity &amp; Principal Investors Practice, sits down with senior partners Fredrik Dahlqvist and David Quigley to discuss emerging industry trends and highlights from the 2024 edition of the firm’s Global Private Markets Review.

A clear-eyed view of Gen AI for the private capital industry

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