🎙️ Welcome to Best of LinkedIn: Strategy, M&A & Investments – your essential podcast bringing you insightful episodes distilled from LinkedIn’s top newsletter on strategic moves, mergers, acquisitions, and investment trends.Trusted by strategy leaders, investors, and corporate decision-makers alike, this podcast captures the best insights and critical updates in Strategy, M&A, and Investment developments—without the noise.We’re not just sharing insights—we’re building community. From carefully curated LinkedIn highlights to practical discussions on market shifts, we connect professionals committed to strategic growth and smart investing.If you’re ready to cut through the clutter and zero in on what truly drives value in the world of Strategy, M&A, and Investments, you’re in the right place.Let’s get started.
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Best of LinkedIn: Strategy, M&A & Investments is a business podcast hosted by Thomas Allgeyer, Frenus GmbH, with 143 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82.
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Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Exit Strategies CW 38/ 39
Oct 1, 202613 min
We curate most relevant posts about Private Equity: Exit Strategies on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus support PE-backed manufacturers with the market intelligence needed to unlock revenue from idle production capacity. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/unlock-revenue-from-idle-production-capacity This edition is brought to you together with our partner Informa. Don't miss out on their upcoming conference - SuperReturn Operating Partners Europe. Find the link of the conference in the description below https://informaconnect.com/superreturn-operating-partners-europe/?vip_code=FKR3743FRENUS&utm_source=FRENUS&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=FKR3743%20-%20Frenus&utm_term=Web&utm_content=FKR3743FRENUS&tracker_id=FKR3743FRENUS This edition highlights significant transformations within private equity, where a massive backlog of unsold portfolio companies and a tighter macroeconomic environment have caused average hold periods to stretch to a record seven years. To navigate these challenges, investment firms are shifting their focus away from traditional financial engineering toward rigorous operational value creation, leveraging artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and modernising back-office processes. Concurrently, business owners and corporate executives face increased pressure to ensure early exit readiness, maintain clean data hygiene, and manage cash buffer ratios effectively to prevent devastating valuation markdowns during a sale. Furthermore, while traditional initial public offerings experience mixed success and market liquidity remains constrained, alternative transaction structures such as continuation vehicles and permanent capital models are rising to center stage to return capital to investors. This podcast was created via Gemini Notebook.
We curate most relevant posts about Strategy & Consulting on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. This edition examines how modern corporations are navigating a landscape where artificial intelligence adoption is racing ahead of the human oversight and governance frameworks needed to manage it safely. Firms are discovering that while automated tools accelerate data analysis, strategic human judgment remains the defining factor for success amidst growing workplace anxieties. Concurrently, businesses must treat geopolitical volatility and trade disruptions as permanent operating conditions rather than temporary anomalies, requiring rigorous stress-testing and supply chain preparation. Sustainability initiatives have similarly evolved from optional environmental goals into essential strategies for economic security and long-term business resilience. Furthermore, global hubs like India's GCCs are transforming into critical control centres that demand specialized talent blending technical skills with commercial context. Ultimately, professional services and leadership teams are adapting to these pressures by restructuring operations, integrating risk management, and ensuring that technology infrastructure directly aligns with core business survival. This podcast was created via Gemini Notebook.
Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Value Creation CW 38/ 39
Sep 29, 202612 min
We curate most relevant posts about Private Equity: Value Creation on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus support PE-backed manufacturers with the market intelligence needed to unlock revenue from idle production capacity. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/unlock-revenue-from-idle-production-capacity This edition is brought to you together with our partner Private Equity Insights. Don't miss out on their upcoming conference - Private Equity Insights UK in London. Find the link of the conference in the description below https://pe-insights.com/uk/ This edition, collectively explores the evolving landscape of private equity value creation, shifting away from passive market growth toward intense operational discipline. Industry experts highlight that as high debt costs and stagnant multiples become the norm, returns must now be generated through strategic pricing, infrastructure modernisation, and AI integration. A recurring theme is the critical importance of leadership alignment, with authors arguing that the success of a portfolio company depends less on individual executive pedigrees and more on a team's ability to execute under pressure. This edition also address the "Monday morning" reality of the industry, where polished conference strategies often clash with the messy practicalities of system integration and talent management. Ultimately, the collection serves as a practitioner's guide to building sustainable enterprise value by prioritising velocity, data transparency, and human capital over simple financial engineering. This podcast was created via Gemini Notebook.
Best of LinkedIn: Private Equity: Fundraising CW 37/ 38
Sep 24, 202614 min
We curate most relevant posts about Private Equity: Fundraising on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus support PE-backed manufacturers with the market intelligence needed to unlock revenue from idle production capacity. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/unlock-revenue-from-idle-production-capacity This edition highlights the private equity landscape is defined by a distinct bifurcation in fundraising, where massive, established firms secure the majority of capital while smaller managers face prolonged cycles. As traditional exit distributions remain historically low, the industry is increasingly turning to secondaries and continuation vehicles to provide necessary liquidity for investors. Family offices are simultaneously emerging as influential direct competitors, often bypassing traditional funds to lead their own acquisitions and talent searches. Additionally, the sector faces growing scrutiny over its long-term performance compared to public markets, alongside significant geographic shifts in capital concentration. New regulatory changes and advanced data platforms are further complicating the operational mechanics of fund management and investor relations. Together, these factors illustrate a market undergoing a structural evolution driven by capital scarcity and a demand for specialised investment strategies. This podcast was created via Gemini Notebook.
We curate most relevant posts about Venture Capital on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus support General Partners in identifying relevant Limited Partners across multiple sources, researching tailored connection strategies, coordinating event participation, and executing structured outreach campaigns that convert cold lists into meaningful conversations and committed capital. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/account-based-lp-engagement-from-database-to-committed-capital This edition offers a comprehensive summary of the venture capital landscape in late 2026, highlighting a significant pivot towards physical infrastructure, hardware, and applied AI. While massive funding rounds for established technology firms continue to drive headline valuations upward, the report notes that the underlying market faces liquidity challenges and declining investor returns. It details several significant capital raises and fund launches across global markets, including India, Europe, and North America, while providing strategic advice for founders on governance and pitch structures. Furthermore, the source emphasises the importance of diversity in fund management and the evolving mechanics of deal-making beyond simple price tags. Ultimately, the report portrays a maturing industry where decision-making control and tangible technological assets are becoming the primary focus for investors. This podcast was created via Gemini Notebook.
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