The technology Private Equity needs to cultivate a portfolio of M&A powerhouses
In today’s deal environment, access to capital is not necessarily the main differentiator. Execution has begun to play an even greater role.
According to PwC, top-performing operating partners are driving results by collaborating closely with portfolio company management on value creation opportunities. A strategy built around repeatable, efficient execution helps portfolio companies move faster, uncover opportunities sooner, and scale with confidence.
But achieving that level of execution takes more than spreadsheets and scattered inboxes. It requires the right technology—tools purpose-built to eliminate inefficiencies, streamline collaboration, and accelerate deal outcomes. Otherwise, firms risk leaving returns—and long-term value—on the table.
Here’s what top-performing PE firms are doing differently:
Driving repeatable execution with technology
A structured, tech-enabled M&A engine empowers firms to evaluate, execute, and integrate deals with greater speed and discipline. Platforms like Midaxo provide centralized visibility across the entire deal lifecycle—ensuring nothing slips through the cracks and every process becomes smarter with time.
Executing a sector-focused strategy
While technology alone doesn’t win deals, pairing it with a focused investment thesis enables portco teams to go deeper in diligence, identify synergies faster, and act with greater conviction.
Built-in collaboration with portco management
Top-performing operating partners are working hand-in-hand with portco leaders to unlock value creation opportunities. Supporting this collaboration requires more than email and spreadsheets. Purpose-built M&A platforms deliver:
- Governance controls that manage risk without slowing momentum
- Real-time pipeline visibility across teams
- Standardized, repeatable diligence workflows
- Easier portfolio-wide benchmarking and insights
Access to timely, actionable data helps PE leaders sharpen their investment theses, iterate faster, and scale what works. With the right technology, your portfolio becomes more agile, more aligned—and more competitive.
It’s time to build the M&A engine your portfolio deserves.
Watch our recent On Demand webinar to learn more about how teams are using M&A technology and AI to speed up work and uncover deeper insights.
Contact our team to see how Midaxo M&A software can work for you.
