Private Equity Insights

Bain evaluates the latest developments in the private equity market, from deal making to exit planning, and what they mean for investors.

Private Equity
Do ESG Efforts Create Value?

Research by Bain & Company and EcoVadis indicates that positive ESG outcomes are a trait of successful companies.

BriefApr 17, 2023
Private Equity
A Private Equity Lens on the Energy Transition

The global shift away from carbon-based fuels is gaining momentum. Here’s what it means for private investors.

Global Private Equity ReportFeb 27, 2023
Private Equity
How ESG Could Reshape the Real Economy

A raft of new public policies will not only reshape portfolio strategies, they could also transform the way private equity houses run and grow their businesses.

Dry Powder: The Private Equity PodcastSep 23, 2022
Private Equity
How ESG Went from a Focal Point to a Flash Point

The debate is heating up, and it may shed light on the future of ESG investing.

Dry Powder: The Private Equity PodcastSep 16, 2022
Private Equity
Decarbonization: How Private Equity Can Make It Work

The PE industry has the power to reduce carbon emissions on a global scale. So, what can be done to accelerate progress?

BriefSep 16, 2022
Private Equity
Private Equity Investors Debate the Best Path Forward on ESG

At the World Economic Forum sustainability issues were embraced by many, but curiously downplayed by some.

ArticleJun 10, 2022
Private Equity
Closing the Public-Private Environmental Transparency Gap

New CDP data confirms that private companies trail public counterparts when it comes to reporting greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks.

BriefMay 19, 2022

Global Private Equity Report 2025

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Private Equity
Bain’s 2022 Southeast Asia Private Equity Report

Bain's Usman Akhtar, Tom Kidd and Suvir Varma discuss major themes from our 2022 Southeast Asia Private Equity Report.

WebinarMay 10, 2022
Private Equity
ESG at the Tipping Point: From Measurement to Management

Discover how leading private equity firms are making their ESG agendas more measurable and ultimately more manageable.

Dry Powder: The Private Equity PodcastApr 27, 2022
Private Equity
ESG at the Tipping Point: From Awareness to Action

ESG awareness has gone global. Learn how leading private equity firms are now springing into action.

Dry Powder: The Private Equity PodcastApr 20, 2022
Private Equity
Takeaways from Bain’s 2022 Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report

Bain's Kiki Yang, Hugh MacArthur, and Lars Verheyen discuss major themes from Bain's 2022 Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report.

WebinarApr 7, 2022
Private Equity
Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2022

Undeterred by global turbulence, investors propel deal value to a new high.

ReportMar 30, 2022
Private Equity
Limited Partners and Private Equity Firms Embrace ESG

ESG has grown beyond its socially conscious roots to become a core component of creating value in private equity.

ReportFeb 17, 2022

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Private Equity
Closing the ESG Measurement Gap in Private Equity

Investors say environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters more than ever, but limited partners and private equity firms frequently lack the tools to measure what’s working—and what’s not.

InfographicJan 12, 2022
Private Equity
From Shield to Sword: How the ESG Imperative Is Growing in Private Equity

Investing in sustainable companies is increasingly proving its worth in terms of gaining market share and better returns.

Private Equity NewsMay 5, 2021
Private Equity
The Growing Demand for ESG in Private Equity

Many firms are wary of committing to investments that adhere to environmental, social, and corporate governance standards. But consumers and investors alike are demanding they jump in.

InfographicApr 13, 2021
Private Equity
The Expanding Case for ESG in Private Equity

Customers, employees and limited partners are demanding more sustainable, socially conscious corporate behavior. PE firms that can deliver are reaping the rewards.

Global Private Equity ReportMar 1, 2021
Private Equity
ESG Done Continuously

In part three of our series on environmental, social and governance concerns, Bain's Jenny Davis-Peccoud discusses isolating the ESG indicators that really matter to your portfolio.

Dry Powder: The Private Equity PodcastOct 30, 2020
Private Equity
ESG Done Wholeheartedly

In part two of our series on environmental, social and governance concerns, CVC’s Jean-Rémy Roussel discusses using ESG to energize the entire workforce.

Dry Powder: The Private Equity PodcastOct 27, 2020
Private Equity
ESG Done Right

In part one of our series on environmental, social and governance concerns, CVC’s Jean-Rémy Roussel discusses how ESG can benefit every stakeholder in a company, as well as society as a whole.

Dry Powder: The Private Equity PodcastOct 20, 2020

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Private Equity
Faster, Better, Cheaper—and Greener?

Bain’s Christophe De Vusser explains how green technology is changing the calculus of investing.

Dry Powder: The Private Equity PodcastSep 15, 2020
Private Equity
Could Covid-19 Open More Doors for ESG Investing?

Environmental, social and governance funds fared better than many of their peers at the start of the pandemic.

Snap ChartAug 26, 2020
Private Equity
ESG: More Than an Investment Fad

Several indicators suggest environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is going mainstream.

Snap ChartAug 26, 2020
Private Equity
Investing with Impact: Today’s ESG Mandate in Private Equity

Are environmental, social and governance concerns compatible with strong fund performance?

ReportFeb 24, 2020
Private Equity
Impact Investing: Maximizing Returns from ESG

Bain Partner Graham Elton discusses the evolving landscape around sustainable and socially responsible investing.

VideoNov 18, 2019
Private Equity
Sustainability Wins as Investors in Southeast Asia Shift Focus

More than 50% of private equity deals now back business models that contribute to environmental and social progress.

ReportNov 12, 2019
Social Impact
Private Equity Investors Embrace Impact Investing

Pressure is growing on fund managers to incorporate environmental and social issues in their investment decisions.

BriefApr 17, 2019
Private Equity
Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2019

The PE industry’s powerful momentum continued in 2018, but that strength masked three disconcerting market developments that could affect investment activity and returns in the coming year.

ReportMar 15, 2019

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