Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Sector selectors
Unquote presents the latest episode of the Unquote Private Equity Podcast, in which the team discusses sector specialisation strategies
Sector specialisation has grown in prominence among private equity players in recent years, as mid-market investors seek to differentiate themselves to attract prospective LPs. Kenny Wastell hosts research manager Gareth Morgan and news editor Oscar Geen, while Oscar speaks with special guest Janet Brooks, managing director at Monument Group, about standing out in the crowd.
1. Intro (0:00)
2. Influence of sector specialists; macro factors (0:53)
3. Interview with Janet Brooks, Monument Group (7:42)
4. Operational expertise trumps financial engineering (15:19)
You can listen to the podcast in the audio player above, as well as your favourite podcasting platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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