What Makes a Business Attractive to PE Right Now ft Henry Feinberg
Founders often fear private equity, but the real issue is knowing which buyers fit and what makes your business worth betting on. In today’s market, PE firms are still active, but they are being more selective. They want strong fundamentals, clean growth, capable leadership, and a business that can scale beyond the founder. In this episode of Out of the Weeds Live, I sat down with Henry Feinberg, Partner at 48North Partners to talk about what makes a business attractive to private equity right now. We cover buyer priorities, current market conditions, deal red flags, and how founders should think about fit before they decide to sell.