The Takeaway

The Takeaway: A Q&A With Sandro Galfetti on the Rise of Continuation Vehicles in Europe

In this edition of The Takeaway, Sandro Galfetti, Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group, shares his perspective on how continuation vehicles (CVs) have emerged as one of the most transformative innovations in private equity over the past decade. As Europe attracts more specialist secondary players and dedicated pools of capital, the opportunities for both GPs and investors are multiplying.

The Takeaway: A Q&A With Joy Sioufi on the European Software Sector

In this edition of The Takeaway, Joy Sioufi, a Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group, shares his perspective on the dynamics driving Europe’s software market. He highlights the factors driving sustained deal activity, the characteristics investors are prioritising in today’s environment, and how the buyer landscape is evolving.

The Takeaway: A Q&A With Nana Kyei on the Education Technology and Services Sector

In this edition of the Takeaway, Nana Kyei, Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Education Technology and Services practice, discusses key trends in the education technology sector, including streamlining operations through technology, upskilling and reskilling workforces, and CEOs’ focus on preparing the next generation via deeper technology learning, particularly in higher learning and professional development.  

The Takeaway: A Q&A With Eric Samuels on the Pet Consumables Sector

In this edition of the Takeaway, Eric Samuels, Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer Group, discusses the challenges in the pet consumables operating environment, the attractive opportunities in certain pockets of the market, and continued interest from both sponsors and strategics for companies with the right characteristics.

The Takeaway: A Q&A With Thomas Bailey on Human Capital Management

In this edition of The Takeaway, Thomas Bailey, Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group, discusses the latest happenings and trends within the human capital management sector and what to expect on the road ahead.

The Takeaway: A Q&A With Khuram Maqsood on the Opportunity in Mid-Cap Private Equity for Middle Eastern LPs

This edition of The Takeaway features Khuram Maqsood, Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group, who explores why Middle Eastern limited partners (LPs) are more likely than LPs in other regions to be under-allocated to mid-cap private equity, and makes the case for why regional investors should consider making this a larger portion of their portfolios. 

The Takeaway: A Q&A With Garyth Stone on the Rise of Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements

In this edition of The Takeaway, Garyth Stone, Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer Group, explains how the vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) sector is being transformed by a shift toward preventive wellness, creating resilient growth opportunities. With strong consumer loyalty and rising private equity interest, this market offers an attractive blend of structural growth and economic resilience.

The Takeaway: A Q&A With Burke Smith on Time-Critical Logistics

In this edition of The Takeaway, Burke Smith, Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group, discusses the recent rise of interest within the time-critical logistics sector.

The Takeaway: A Q&A With Disha Mehta on the Facilities and Residential Services Sector

In this edition of The Takeaway, Disha Mehta, Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group, discusses the current levels of M&A activity in the facilities and residential services sector, the sector’s attractive characteristics for investors, and what we can expect over the next few years as the space continues to grow and evolve. 

The Takeaway: A Q&A With Vieri Betti Guaraldi on the Growing Role of Private Credit in Italy’s Lending Market

In this edition of The Takeaway, Vieri Betti Guaraldi, Managing Director and Head of Debt Capital Solutions, Italy, discusses how the rise of private credit is transforming Italy’s lending landscape—bridging funding gaps, offering flexible capital solutions, and signalling a broader shift toward an evolving and increasingly diversified financing ecosystem.