Operating partners face an unprecedented challenge: consistently delivering transformational results across an increasing number of portfolio companies spanning multiple sectors, geographies, and business models. This comprehensive guide offers a framework for developing systematic operating models that generate sustainable value at scale. We'll explore a framework underpinning effective operating models, detail a critical acceleration playbook for the first 100 days post-acquisition, and provide a roadmap that operating partners can deploy immediately across their portfolios.

The private capital sector stands at an inflection point. As economic volatility collides with regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions, fund managers must navigate an increasingly complex landscape where traditional playbooks may no longer suffice. Against this backdrop of uncertainty, we sat down with James Maloney, Founder and Managing Partner of Tiger Hill Partners, to decode the forces reshaping private capital. With his unique vantage point—spanning board advisory work, regulatory advocacy, and corporate communications—James offers a rare perspective on how policy and politics now drive investment decisions.

Healthcare private equity stands at a fascinating crossroads in 2025. With $115 billion in global investments recorded in 2024 and regulatory scrutiny intensifying, the sector presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for sophisticated investors. This article examines the key trends driving healthcare PE's continued growth, explores how regulatory pressures are reshaping deal structures, and identifies the strategic adaptations that will determine which firms thrive in this evolving landscape.