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  • Assessing AI efficiency in private equity-owned companies
    Ilie Ghiciuc - 28 Jan 2026
    Across private equity-owned companies, AI-driven efficiency is shaped less by tool choice than by operating discipline. Structural complexity, architectural clarity, and ownership determine whether AI reduces friction or adds to it. Initiatives that succeed are narrowly scoped, validated early, and embedded in existing workflows with clear accountability. Those who fail tend to scale ambition before proving impact. In this context, AI is most effective when treated as a lever for execution quality rather than a standalone transformation.
  • Why code quality still matters in the era of AI
    Iulian Gioada - 4 Dec 2025
    I'll be honest: when I first started working with AI coding assistants, I thought we were on the verge of making code quality debates obsolete. Why obsess over clean architecture and test coverage when AI could just churn out whatever we needed? I was spectacularly wrong. After spending the last year working with these tools in production environments, and seeing both the incredible wins and the spectacular failures, I've come to realize something fundamental:
  • Sabrina Szabo - 27 Nov 2025
    Fintech has always moved fast. But speed alone is no longer a competitive advantage. It becomes a liability if it is not paired with structural integrity. The funding environment is warming up again, yet investor expectations have sharpened. Strong teams are not rewarded for being first to launch, but for being first to demonstrate real traction under regulatory, operational and technical constraints.
  • Mapping Fintech Startup Momentum In Europe And The US
    Paula Cristea - 16 Oct 2025
    Raising capital is just one part of the equation. For fintech founders in 2025, the real challenge lies in building products that are not only fast and secure, but also AI-native and regulatory-ready from day one. Between €5.2 and €6.3 billion has already flowed into European fintech startups this year, while U.S. firms continue to attract the lion’s share globally, capturing 60 % of all fintech investment and 71 % of mega-round funding in Q2 alone. The funding is returning, but so are the expectations.The funding is returning, while but so are the expectations.
  • Turning Digital Due Diligence Into a Lasting Tech Advantage in PE
    Ilie Ghiciuc - 25 Sep 2025
    Private equity value creation doesn't end after the first ninety days. In our last article, we examined the post-buy tech sprint, a period where execution speed and alignment are crucial for building early momentum. But once that initial groundwork is laid, the focus shifts. Speed is still important, but now it’s about sustainability. And that’s where the conversation moves from value capture to value protection.
  • Ilie Ghiciuc - 3 Sep 2025
    For private equity sponsors, the deal close used to signal the start of a new chapter. Now, it marks the beginning of a sprint. The pace of activity in 2025 has intensified: U.S. deal value topped $838.5 billion last year, and global figures are on track to hit $1 trillion. European PE deal value also rose strongly in 2024 and shows cautious but positive momentum into 2025. But the path to value has become anything but straightforward.

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