Soft factors: the third wave

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“GPs know that it is important to bring operational capabilities to their deals if they want to make stellar returns. But in overlooking the importance of soft factors they are missing out on a crucial and lucrative lever”. Andros Payne discussed organisational due diligence and soft factors with Private Equity International in the latest Operational Excellence special. Read full interview below.

PEI Soft factors – the third wave

 

 

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