April 28, 2025

According to EY, in 2025 private equity (PE) firms' emphasis on growth through improved operations will be a key trend shaping the sector. The consultancy identifies data and analytics capabilities as playing a crucial role in PE growth strategy, particularly for meeting stakeholders' increasing demands for greater transparency into performance, risk management, and value creation strategies. For PE firms looking to capitalize on this trend, focusing on three specific data analytics capabilities can provide a significant competitive advantage.