Analysing the performance of software companies and their exposure to AI disruption

In this edition of Clipway Insights, we have used TESS’ database to analyse how unrealised companies are valued by private equity managers. We look at a large dataset and frame those valuations in the context of business fundamentals, particularly growth, and the company’s ability to delever. We also introduce an internal valuation-to-growth metric we have developed, “VEqG” (Valuation to Equity Growth), which helps contextualise the company’s valuation multiple as it relates to the growth in its equity value (not just its EBITDA) since FY 2022. Thanks to our scalable database, we can assess this ratio across thousands of eligible companies at recent record dates, and use the conclusions to determine what could be sensible ranges of that ratio, and benchmarks.

Clipway, a global secondaries firm that leverages proprietary technology to optimise its investment strategy, is pleased to announce the addition of Benoît Verbrugghe as Managing Partner.