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December 2024

Private Equity: STG sees market consolidation

Published on
10/12/2024
Amended on
25/3/2026
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Odyssey 2022
STG
The private equity market is constantly evolving, and STG actively preparing for a period of consolidation. Bill Chisholm, co-founder and Fund manager STG, shares his insights on current and future trends and explains the importance of sector specialization and investments in the software sector within the firm’s strategy.
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Damien Hélène
Damien Hélène
Private Equity: STG sees market consolidation
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Sector specialization, a strategic asset

STG has always favored a sector-specialized approach to software, which is proving to be a considerable advantage in today's private equity landscape. Bill Chisholm explains: "Sector specialization is a trend we've identified and one that's here to stay. We are fortunate to have focused on this approach from the outset. By focusing on a specific sector, STG has developed in-depth expertise, enabling it to better understand market dynamics and identify the most promising investment opportunities.

Diversification through investment in software

Since its founding in 2002, the Fund manager specialized in the software sector. Chisholm highlights the inherent diversification that this sector offers, explaining: “It’s not a single market. We develop software for the manufacturing industry, for service companies, for transportation-focused firms, and so on. This provides us with built-in diversification.” This strategy allows STG spread risk and capitalize on opportunities across different market segments.

Anticipating market consolidation

Chisholm also foresees consolidation in the private equity market, marked by the withdrawal of certain players. This consolidation may offer opportunities for well-positioned players such as STG. Indeed, a reduction in the number of competitors may enable the firm to strengthen its market position and acquire assets on advantageous terms. This prospect of consolidation highlights the importance of a solid, adaptable strategy, capable of navigating changing market environments.

STG 's long-term vision is to discover, transform and develop leading software companies. By maintaining a rigorous discipline in their investment approach and constantly improving their strategic strengths, they are confident they can continue to generate consistent returns and prosper through different market cycles. Sector specialization and integrated diversification through software investments are the cornerstones of this strategy.

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