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Steve O'Donnell joins us for Issue Five of The Global Report to introduce the concept of the "TechNED" - an introduction to value engineering, capital discipline, systems thinking and the future of the boardroom. Download your copy here: https://lnkd.in/envjhgiz -- #TheGlobalReport #CaminoSearch #ValueCreation

The State of Global Private Capital. Key Takeaways for 2025/26 from Issue Five of #TheGlobalReport by Camino Search. 🔗 Download the full report in the comments 🔗 *Global M&A hit an all-time high of $4.9trn in 2025 [up 36% year-on-year] *AI dominated VC markets, with global investment doubling to $275bn *Anthropic raised $43bn across two rounds, reaching a $380bn valuation *Hyperscalers spent $400bn on AI capex in 2025 [projected to hit a HUGE $700bn in 2026] *Growing bubble fears as 61% of all VC funding flowed into AI companies *Private credit markets hit turbulence, with $7bn in redemption requests across major funds *Defence & aerospace saw record PE investment of $55.6bn amid rising global tensions *SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic all eyeing 2026 IPOs - that's potentially raising $100bn+ combined *Geopolitical shocks included the Venezuela, Greenland and the Iran conflict, which cloud the 2026 outlook *Brent Crude surged from $67 to $120/barrel following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites (up until March, 2026) Recovery looks real but so are the risks. 2026 looks set to be a pivotal year for global markets. #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #GlobalMarkets #AI #TheGlobalReport

Beata Liander (Nordics C-Suite Practice) discusses Rameez MeeraSahib article from the new issue of The Global Report which explores the three engines of value creation and how AI is increasingly becoming a core driver of value across private equity portfolios. Looking back to Issue Four; Ben Grinsted (UK C-Suite Practice) discusses Mark Farrer-Brown’s article on “Human Capital As Private Equity’s Untapped Alpha”, an angle Ben recently discussed with leading funds and Mark, himself at Camino Search’s most recent London networking breakfast for PE funds. Explore Issue Five, here: https://lnkd.in/envjhgiz --- #TheGlobalReport #CaminoSearch #ValueCreation

We’re delighted to announce the promotions of two members of our US team, both of whom have grown significantly on their journey at Camino Search. Ethan Duck has been promoted to Associate, working across US finance mandates. He’s built a strong reputation through his consistency, attention to detail, and ability to keep search processes moving at pace while delivering a high standard for clients and candidates alike. Jay Hakki, has also been promoted to Associate, supporting finance mandates across the US market. He’s continued to grow his market understanding, bringing energy and determination to every assignment, and has become an important part of the team’s continued growth. Both promotions reflect the progress they’ve made since joining Camino and the contribution they continue to make as part of our growing US team. -- #CaminoSearch #Promotion #PrivateEquity

We’re pleased to be partnering with EisnerAmper and Blick Rothenberg this week for an upcoming CFO event in New York, hosted by Oscar Cabrera. A key highlight of the session will be our panel of senior finance leaders who are actively navigating international expansion and complex cross-border challenges. These speakers will share first-hand insights on what best-in-class looks like in practice, from structuring global growth to managing evolving tax considerations in an increasingly complex landscape. Key Speakers: • John Pennett • Graham Carroll • Jubin Pandey, CFO • Loveen Advani If you’re interested in attending or would like further information, please reach out to Oscar directly. -- #CaminoSearch #ValueCreation #PrivateEquity

AI continues to dominate conversations across private equity, and Rameez MeeraSahib outlines three key engines of value creation, explaining how firms can effectively harness AI to drive impact. Download your copy here: https://lnkd.in/envjhgiz -- #TheGlobalReport #CaminoSearch #PrivateEquity

Jack Parkhouse explores Niresh's article from The Global Report, AI Acceleration and Adoption or Apocalypse. In this article, Niresh sets out a practical blueprint for adopting AI across portfolio companies, with a clear focus on accelerating value creation. Explore the edition, here: https://lnkd.in/envjhgiz --- #TheGlobalReport #CaminoSearch #ValueCreation

Camino Search is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Consultants as we continue to scale our company. Zach Hellel joins our Interim Practice, focusing on UK-based Office of the CFO mandates, supporting clients with high-quality interim finance talent. Tom O'Reilly joins our Office of the CFO Practice, specialising in permanent finance hires across private equity-backed businesses, working closely with CFOs to build and strengthen their finance functions. Both appointments reflect our continued investment in delivering specialist talent solutions to finance leaders across the market. -- #CaminoSearch #NewStarter #PrivateEquity

Niresh Rajah explores how portfolio companies can successfully adopt AI, with a clear emphasis on driving commercial value. Niresh Rajah is a globally recognised leader in Financial and Professional Services, with 20+ years’ experience across data, AI, automation and digital transformation. Explore the edition, here: https://lnkd.in/envjhgiz --- #TheGlobalReport #CaminoSearch #ValueCreation

Sachin Ruparelia discusses the reach and value The Global Report has within the private equity ecosystem. The Global Report is becoming the go-to thought leadership platform for the private equity community to share ideas and insights across the PE tech and services ecosystem. Download your copy here: https://lnkd.in/envjhgiz -- #TheGlobalReport #CaminoSearch #ValueCreation