GCP’s Heidi Farley joins Grant Thornton’s ‘Behind the Transaction’ podcast to explore the PE lifecycle and value creation

Investment Manager Heidi Farley joined Grant Thornton’s latest Behind the Transaction podcast to share GCP’s perspective on the private equity lifecycle, from fundraising to value creation, and to discuss our approach to building successful partnerships with the ambitious management teams powering the Knowledge Economy.

A deep dive into the PE lifecycle

Heidi sat down with Grant Thornton’s Georgina Knight and Amo Anim-Addo to discuss what drives value throughout the PE journey.

Key discussion points include:

• Intro to Heidi & GCP – Background and firm overview
• Private Equity Basics – How PE firms and institutional investors operate
• Finding the Right Partner – GCP’s approach to investing in the right business
• Value Creation – Growth strategies that GCP put in place, including the Bridewell case study
• Lifecycle Challenges – Managing hurdles in an investment partnership
• Exit Strategy – Preparing for sale with insights from the Infinity Works & CubeLogic case studies
• Future Trends – AI and what’s next in the investment landscape
• Advice for Founders – Key tips for CEOs navigating investment

Full Audio Recording

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Best practices in value creation
Heidi highlights GCP’s approach to building value across our portfolio, with a particular focus on the importance of leadership bandwidth, scaling operational infrastructure, and investing in talent. At GCP, we understand that strong, well-supported management teams are the foundation of sustainable growth.

How private equity firms fundraise
In this clip, Grant Thornton Partner, Amo Anim-Addo explores the fundraising process and the funding avenues available to firms. 

Strategies for driving growth and operational improvements
Amo discusses how firms generate value after investing in a business, outlining the strategies they employ to foster growth and enhance operational efficiencies, and identifying recurring key themes.