Private Equity 360

In this episode of Private Equity 360, we explore one of the most complex — and potentially rewarding — transaction types in private equity: the corporate carve-out. Josh Adams, Partner at OpenGate Capital, joins host Bob Woosley to share real-world insights on overcoming common challenges like tangled IT systems, leadership gaps and cultural misalignment. We’ll discuss proven strategies for operational separation, structuring TSAs, retaining talent and navigating cross-border complexities. Whether you’re an investor, operator or advisor, this episode offers a playbook for getting carve-outs done right.

In this episode of Private Equity 360, host Bob Woosley is joined by Jeff Collins from Cloverlay [https://www.cloverlay.com/] to discuss the power of niche and uncorrelated investments in today’s private equity landscape. While many firms chase traditional middle-market deals, Cloverlay has built a reputation for uncovering under-the-radar opportunities that provide strong returns independent of economic cycles and public market trends.

In this episode, we explore the growing pressures on mid-market companies to address supply chain compliance and sustainability risks. FD's Bob Woosley and Lou Raiola are joined by BMO [https://www.bmo.com/en-us/main/personal/]'s Stephen Uwazota and Chris McDaid to discuss how the banking industry is stepping up to support these businesses, from assessing emissions data to offering financial incentives for climate goals. Discover the challenges, strategies and opportunities for mid-sized companies navigating new compliance landscapes and the financial resources available to help them succeed.

Explore the partnership between Stride Consumer Partners  [https://www.strideconsumer.com/]and CHOMPS [https://chomps.com/collections/chomps], a fast-growing, sustainable protein snack company. Bob Woosley, FD National Private Equity Practice Leader, is joined by Juan Marcos Hill, Stride Partner, and Pete Maldonado, CHOMPS Co-founder, as they share their insights on scaling a consumer brand, the importance of finding the right private equity partner and building a strong team culture. Learn how their intentional approach to product quality and collaboration is driving long-term success in the competitive consumer market!

Jim Delvin, Managing Principal of Ducker Carlisle, joins host Bob Woosley to discuss the current outlook for M&A activity and share a deeper understanding of how the interest rate environment and economic forecasts are shaping valuations and influencing seller expectations. They will also explore the responses of both traditional and non-traditional lenders to the evolving landscape, shedding light on the strategies they're employing to adapt.