A data-driven guide to identifying growth opportunities in European sub-sectors and the asset pool
Gain.pro is pleased to announce the publication of the first edition of the “European PE Asset Handbook”, a comprehensive report that provides a quantitative perspective on the European private equity (PE) asset pool. This handbook highlights growth opportunities in various sub-sectors and offers valuable insights to investors and industry experts.
- Based on our Quant Scorecards, financial services and technology, media and telecommunications emerge as the most attractive sectors for PE firms to invest in. These sectors are characterized by market-leading growth rates with high profitability and above-average purchasing and construction activity. Other subsectors that stand out include professional services, technical services and biotechnology.
- Broken down by region, France, Italy and Central and Eastern Europe prove to be attractive investment regions. France stands out for its high profitability, Central Europe for its high growth and Italy for its low multiples. The UK and the DACH region are at the bottom of the scale for most of the criteria that investors look for. We are already seeing a shift in PE transaction activity away from the UK and DACH region and towards France and Italy.
- PE market penetration is strongest in the areas of infrastructure, technology, medical technology and software. 12-15% of large companies (>100 FTE) are PE-owned. Infrastructure assets typically generate predictable, long-term cash flows and are therefore suitable for PE backing, while technology and software have some of the highest growth rates and margins in the industry.
Comprehensive insights in four chapters
1. Quant Scorecards: Our Quant Scorecards provide a quick overview of the most attractive sub-sectors and regions for capital deployment. These insights are based on key metrics such as growth, profitability, buy-and-build strategy, leverage and EBITDA multiples.
2. Growth as the key to value creation: The guide examines the importance of growth to PE value creation and identifies high-growth, high-margin subsectors that offer lucrative investment opportunities.
3. In-depth analysis of metrics: The study then looks at the metrics for each of the 27 sub-sectors in Europe, providing detailed insights into their growth, profitability, capital intensity, debt, internationalization and more.
4. Private equity penetration: Finally, we examine the varying levels of private equity penetration of different sectors and highlight trends in asset size, revenue concentration and sector dominance across regions.
An essential resource for investors
The European PE Asset Handbook is an essential tool for investors seeking to navigate the complex landscape of European private equity. Whether you want to identify high-growth opportunities or understand sector-specific dynamics, this handbook provides the detailed analysis and insights that you need to make informed investment decisions.
You can find the full report here https://www.gain.pro/investor-reports/european-pe-asset-handbook-full-report
Information about Gain.pro
Gain.pro has made it its mission to make the private market visible worldwide. Our industry-leading platform combines advanced AI technology with local research. It provides high-quality information about the companies that matter most to you.
We serve 100% of MBB/Big 4 advisory firms, clients representing more than $500 billion in private equity capital, and more than 70% of the world’s top 20 M&A firms. Examples include Blackstone, Goldman Sachs and McKinsey. We are market leaders in customer satisfaction, confirmed by external research (User Evidence Survey 2023).
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Unique research and analysis
At Gain.pro we cover every company with more than 10 employees. For companies of a certain size (more than €5 million EBITDA or equivalent) we spend 12 to 14 hours on primary research. These companies comprise more than 30,000 “investable assets” suitable for PE financing in Europe. In this guide, we delve deeper into this pool of opportunities.
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