Interview | The “Messy Middle” of Value Creation: How Leading PE Firms are Building Better Businesses

In 2026, success comes down to one critical question: can you actually build a better business?

In this exclusive interview, Dr. Marc Bielitza, Partner at Deutsche Private Equity (DPE), and Markus Spitzer of CirQono share how leading firms are translating strategy into measurable EBITDA growth through sharper commercial execution, operational discipline, pricing optimisation, and AI-enabled decision-making.

This interview moves beyond theory to address the realities PE leaders face every day: margin pressure, operational complexity, leadership alignment, fragmented growth initiatives, and embedding value creation into day-to-day execution.

Download the interview to learn:

• How leading PE firms are improving EBITDA through pricing discipline, operational productivity, and stronger cash conversion, without major capex
• Why many AI initiatives fail to deliver economic impact, and how to embed AI into workflows that genuinely improve margin and performance
• How firms are aligning operations, governance, KPIs, and leadership teams so the equity story is built month by month, not written retrospectively

In today's market, value creation is no longer about ambition alone. It is about execution, accountability, and turning operational discipline into measurable returns. Download the interview now to learn how PE leaders are building stronger, more resilient businesses in 2026 and beyond.