Private equity investors have access to more information than ever, but data alone no longer drives investment decisions.
In an article featured in PitchBook’s Q2 2026 PE Middle Market Report (PDF - 161.95KB), Paul Edwards, Grant Thornton | Stax Global Practice Lead, argues that due diligence is becoming less about gathering information and more about determining whether an investment thesis can withstand scrutiny. As longer hold periods and fewer opportunities for multiple expansion make value creation harder to achieve, investors are taking a closer look at the assumptions that underpin projected growth and returns.
Edwards also examines how AI is reshaping both portfolio companies and the diligence process, requiring investors to assess its impact on future growth and competitive positioning.
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