214. The Private Equity CFO: Unlocking Value & Managing Risk in PE Transactions with Richard Sanders

CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance

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In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro welcomes back Private Equity expert Richard Sanders, Founder and Managing Partner of Sullivan Street Partners, for the next episode of The Private Equity CFO.
Together, they break down the key considerations for businesses looking to secure Private Equity investment, the challenges of the process, and how CFOs can prepare to maximize returns.

Key topics covered include:

• Is Private Equity the right option for your business?
• What makes a business ‘mature’ enough for Private Equity?
• Red flags that Private Equity investors watch out for
• Finding the right private equity house and corporate finance advisor:
• The Private Equity investment process: What to expect
• The CFO’s role in Private Equity investment

Links mentioned:

• Richard's Linkedin
• Learn more about Sullivan Street Partners

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Chapters

1. Navigating Private Equity Funding Opportunities (00:00:00)

2. Choosing the Right Corporate Finance Advisor (00:14:13)

3. Preparing for Private Equity Investment (00:17:57)

4. Common Pitfalls in Due Diligence (00:30:15)

5. Preparing for Private Equity Investments (00:45:32)

6. Succession Planning in Private Equity (00:54:05)