RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Three Trends in Middle Market Private Equity JF The Journal of Private Equity FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 16 OP 18 DO 10.3905/jpe.2017.20.3.016 VO 20 IS 3 A1 Carolyn Mathis YR 2017 UL https://pm-research.com/content/20/3/16.abstract AB Private equity firms have risen to the challenge of competing in today’s complex deal environment, where they are required to do more with less. Establishing industry specializations, leveraging operating partners, and engaging outsourced consultants have emerged as three trends in response to this competitive and challenging environment. The author expects firms to continue to employ creative solutions as they work to source and close investments and build value within their portfolios.TOPICS: Private equity, portfolio construction, equity portfolio management, fundamental equity analysis