
When, whether and how PE sponsors should implement blockchain for portfolio companies
Unquote sister publication Private Equity Law Report speaks to Jeffrey Neuburger, head of Proskauer’s blockchain group, and Daniel Ganitsky, a mergers and acquisitions partner at Proskauer.
The word “blockchain” tends to conjure only visions of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but the reality is that digital ledger technology is increasingly being adopted by operating companies to efficiently improve their processes. As more companies adopt this technology and see favorable results, PE sponsors are beginning to explore it as a viable way to increase the value of their portfolio companies and generate alpha during an investment period.
To help PE sponsors understand what factors to consider when determining whether to pursue blockchain technology for their portfolio companies, the Private Equity Law Report recently interviewed Jeffrey D. Neuburger, head of Proskauer’s blockchain group, and Daniel I. Ganitsky, a mergers and acquisitions partner at Proskauer.
To read this Q&A, head over to our sister publication Private Equity Law Report
Latest News
Stonehage Fleming raises USD 130m for largest fund to date, eyes 2024 programme
Multi-family office has seen strong appetite, with investor base growing since 2016 to more than 90 family offices, Meiping Yap told Unquote
Permira to take Ergomed private for GBP 703m
Sponsor deploys Permira VIII to ride new wave of take-privates; Blackstone commits GBP 200m in financing for UK-based CRO
Partners Group to release IMs for Civica sale in mid-September
Sponsor acquired the public software group in July 2017 via the same-year vintage Partners Group Global Value 2017
Change of mind: Sponsors take to de-listing their own assets
EQT and Cinven seen as bellweather for funds to reassess options for listed assets trading underwater