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The private equity sector is entering a new era of transformation. In 2025, over 80% of funds expect artificial intelligence to have a transformative impact on their business, reflecting the growing importance of technology in the way opportunities are evaluated and strategic decisions are made. AI enables funds to quickly synthesize large volumes of information, from financial data and market reports to emerging trend signals, accelerating opportunity identification and stre

The commercial real estate investment market in Portugal showed strong dynamism in 2025. The invested volume approached €2.7 billion, reflecting a more active market and renewed confidence from both domestic and international investors, according to market data and analyses from Cushman & Wakefield. This dynamism has been evident since the beginning of the year. In the first half of 2025, investment in commercial real estate grew by 78% compared to the same period the previou

The resurgence of LBOs has been accompanied by a clear acceleration in private debt: issuance for buyout transactions grew by 30% in 2024 across the US and Europe, signalling increased risk appetite in a more supportive financing environment. So, what is an LBO? A Leveraged Buyout (LBO) is the acquisition of a company using predominantly debt. Rather than relying solely on equity, the investor finances a significant portion of the purchase through borrowings. Over time, the a