Overcoming Cultural Integration Challenges in M&A

In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), success is often measured by financial performance, operational efficiencies, and strategic growth. But beneath the spreadsheets and integration playbooks lies one of the most persistent and underestimated hurdles: culture integration. Cultural integration is not a soft issue – it’s a critical component of M&A success. When ignored, it can derail […]

Technology as a Value Creator for Private Equity Portfolio Companies

Technology is no longer just a support function—it’s a strategic lever for value creation in private equity. From cutting IT costs to enabling seamless M&A integrations and driving digital innovation, CIOs are leading the charge in unlocking operational scale and higher valuations. Explore how E78 helps portfolio companies modernize tech operations and maximize returns in today’s complex PE landscape.

AI-Powered Value Creation: Mastering Data Readiness for Private Equity in 2025

In 2025, private equity (PE) firms and PE-backed companies are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive value creation amid economic complexity and technological disruption. Data readiness emerges as the linchpin for unlocking AI’s potential. This article explores how sponsors and portfolio companies can prepare data for AI, aligning with key trends like operational efficiency, digital […]

Driving M&A Success: Insights for Corporate Development Executives

The webinar “Driving M&A Success: Insights for Corporate Development Executives,” hosted by E78, featured experts Scott Whitaker and Stefan Hofmeyer, who shared their extensive experience in M&A integration and transaction advisory. This session aims to enhance attendees’ understanding of post-merger integration (PMI) considerations and best practices, drawing from a global M&A success survey conducted with […]