Oct 15, 2025
Why Skipping a Vintage Could Cost You More Than You Think In the fast-paced world of private equity, timing is everything. But when it comes to deploying capital, some firms are tempted to “skip a vintage”—holding back from investing in a particular year due to market uncertainty or valuation concerns. While this may seem prudent […]
Jun 2, 2025
The New Operating Reality The PE landscape has shifted. With deals cooling and valuations under pressure, Bain has echoed our belief that generating returns now “comes down to actually improving the performance of portfolio companies,” not just financial engineering. In this new era of higher financing costs and investor demands, winning firms are revamping their […]
May 28, 2025
In the fast-paced world of private equity, achieving sustainable growth requires more than just financial investment. It demands a clear, collaborative relationship between the private equity firms and the leadership teams of their portfolio companies. However, recent studies have highlighted a concerning trend: a growing divide between PE firms and the leaders of their portfolio […]
Mar 25, 2025
Lancor’s Advisory Business (”LAB”) combines our retained executive search experience with a refined and tested Pre-Deal Assessment and Deal Sourcing methodology to help develop differentiated deal angles that drive top decile returns. This year, we are thrilled to announce that our commitment to excellence and innovation has been recognized with the prestigious M&A Advisor Industrials […]
Jan 10, 2025
In an evolving business landscape, the role of the Chief Executive Officer has never been more critical or complex. For private equity-backed CEOs, 2025 brings both heightened expectations and unprecedented opportunities to drive value creation, deliver transformation, and meet ambitious investment goals. At Lancor, we recognize that the CEOs of tomorrow will face a unique […]
Sep 12, 2024
Transformation is not just an option when things are going poorly – it is happening more and more with strong, growing assets. A recent PwC Pulse Survey underscores the urgency and complexity of this imperative, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie in the path of reinvention. For Lancor, an executive search and advisory firm […]
