Private Equity Fast Pitch Jay Jester, Audax Group
Mar 20, 2018
Jay Jester, Managing Director at Audax Group, discusses the cyclical nature of private equity, the evolution of business development, post-deal support, global expansion, career advice, balancing work and family, and building trust in the industry.
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Sourcing as a Key Differentiator
- Professional sourcing is a critical and differentiating aspect of private equity success.
- Finding and timing deals is often what separates firms in today's market.
Effective Business Development Matters
- The marketplace features varied business development (B.D.) roles, some superficial and some deeply integrated.
- Effective B.D. requires senior people who can build trust and represent the firm authentically.
Audax’s Buy-and-Build Strategy
- Audax builds strategic assets by partnering with strong niche mid-market platforms.
- The firm focuses on systematic buy-and-build acquisitions to grow equity value quickly and efficiently.