Perhaps private equity’s reputation precedes it, perhaps people aren’t even aware of it; either way there does seem to be something of a lull in the Scottish market this year, writes Peter Walker.
Anecdotal analysis suggests that most firms are sitting on a decent amount of ‘dry powder’ at the moment, but not necessarily finding the right places to place it. This is leading some to speculate whether its the prospects that aren’t deal-ready, some are being put off by misconceptions about the process, or that there’s just a breakdown in connections to private equity as an option for growth capital.
Is private equity’s perception problem holding back growth?
Several prominent managers are stepping up efforts to reach out to businesses that may not have even considered it as a source of funding
