key industries
Private Equity
Historic exit gridlock meets frozen limited partner capital. Operators who've navigated these cycles from the inside move with urgency Big Consulting can't sustain.
Due Diligence
Transaction Support
Value Creation
The Private Equity Reality check
Today's PE Mandate Across the Cycle
Exit Bottleneck Crisis
A record exit backlog forces sponsors to seek alternative exit paths. Operators who've navigated creative exits unlock distributions.
Fundraising Drought
Multi-year fundraising drought extends cycles as mega-funds struggle. Leaders who've proven ROI unlock limited partner capital.
AI Implementation Gap
Portfolio companies stall between AI strategy and execution. Consultants who've built AI systems drive measurable gains.
How we help
Our Private Equity Industry Capabilities
how we deliver results
Guided Voice - Solutions Approaches
Digital & Performance Marketing Strategy
Digital & Performance Marketing Strategy
Digital & Performance Marketing Strategy
Digital & Performance Marketing Strategy
Digital & Performance Marketing Strategy
Digital & Performance Marketing Strategy
What Makes Us Different
Catalant Delivers Better Business Outcomes With Consulting 2.0
Fit to Purpose
Right-sized expertise at the right time. Our consultants deliver solutions tailored to specific business needs, not rigid frameworks.
Flexible Approach
We match experienced consultants to precise business needs and adjust teams as needed. Clients choose the consultants, not us.
Fast Deployment
Thanks to our technology-enabled approach, work can begin in a matter of days, not weeks or months.
Fair Value
We keep overhead low and standards high. Highly-experienced consulting teams deliver better value without the big firm markup.
SUCCESS stories
Private Equity Expertise in Action
Industrials
Due Diligence phase
Strategic M&A Opportunity Identification for Appliances Company
A PE firm needed a consultant to support one of its portfolio companies, a leading distributor of residential appliance parts, in identifying adjacent markets for potential mergers and acquisitions.
A consultant with extensive understanding of the residential appliances parts market and adjacent markets (including HVAC and connected home) prioritized adjacent markets based on primary research insights and synthesized findings and recommendations.
Meet the Expert
Mark S.
Wharton MBA
ex-PIMCO and Oliver Wyman
IB, PE, Operating Experience
Consumer
Transaction Execution phase
PMO Support for Beauty Brands' Carve-Out
A PE-backed company that owned multiple well-known beauty brands needed an IT consultant to support the VP of IT during a carve-out from its parent company.
The consultant established and managed the portfolio Kanban, maintained the portfolio backlog, and provided support to senior leadership. They delivered a comprehensive organizational change management plan to support programs, a stakeholder engagement plan, a portfolio-level communications plan, and managed program-related P&L.
Meet the Expert
Maurice M.
Wharton Executive GMP
Corporate Development & M&A
Fortune 500
Energy & Resources
Due Diligence phase
B2B Sustainability Service Provider Market Analysis
A PE firm needed support identifying market segments and assessing the competitive landscape, growth drivers, and sustainability practices across specific industries. The goal was to refine their investment thesis and identify potential acquisition targets.
The consultant conducted primary and secondary research through expert calls, ESG vendors, and sustainability managers in the target industries to gather comprehensive insights.
Meet the Expert
Nicolas M.
Strategy, Operations, & M&A
Speaks English, French, & Spanish
20+ Catalant Wins
Private Equity
Value Creation phase
Procurement Excellence & Cost Reduction Opportunities
A PE firm sought an experienced procurement advisor to lead their procurement committee.
The consultant streamlined the allocation process, improved accuracy in forecasts, validated data inputs, and enhanced the prioritization structure for key regions.
Meet the Expert
Natascha S.
Executive Procurement Advisor
Multilingual
25+ Years of Experience
consultants
Meet Our Private Equity Industry Leaders
Carlos C.
10+ years driving value creation for PE portfolio companies through disciplined execution and transformation
Nicolas B.
Ex-Bain partner with 20 years advising PE firms on portfolio value creation and deal execution
