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Opportunities for Private Equity: Finding Growth in a Downturn

Private equity has performed well even in the most volatile times. However, we now enter a period where the outlook is uncertain. Mounting concerns over a downturn continue to be driven by geopolitical instability, changing societal expectations, pockets of market excess and sector disruption, and the overall length of the current economic expansion.

As economic uncertainty persists, growth slows down, and capital becomes more scarce, it is imperative for firms to streamline operations and mitigate risk in order to win big. For PE firms who are upping their game operationally, there’s still plenty of opportunity in a downturn.

In this whitepaper, you’ll learn:

  • What PE leaders can expect from the forthcoming economic downturn
  • How ESG investing is evolving—among investors and corporate narratives
  • The power AI plays in sourcing lucrative deals and bringing them over the finish line

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AlphaSummit 2025: The AI Playbook

In this report, we explore the conversations and insights shared at AlphaSummit that seek to answer this very question, with findings from industry leaders and influencers.
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Applied AI: Tracking Trends Across Earnings Season

This exclusive resource aggregates insights directly from earnings calls and conference transcripts to benchmark company-specific outcomes and assess where AI investments are translating into operating leverage through 2026 and beyond.
Applied AI: Tracking Trends Across Earnings Season. How companies deploy AI across operations, decisioning, and market development.

Top Market Trends 2026

In this report, we examine the trends and themes shaping 2026, the sector-specific forces driving divergence and opportunity, and the critical inflection points executives and investors must navigate in the year ahead — all based on insights surfaced from across the AlphaSense platform.
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