IPEM 2025: The major challenges facing private equity and the role of interim management
IPEM 2025: The major challenges facing private equity and the role of interim management
IPEM (International Private Equity Market) is one of the key events in the private equity ecosystem. Each year, the show brings together investors, fund managers, consultants and transition management experts, offering a unique platform for exchanging ideas, developing strategic opportunities and exploring market trends.
A subject addressed by Yannick Berteau, Director of the Lyon office of IMT Partners, who shared his expertise on the major challenges of the event and the crucial role of interim management.
What were the main challenges of IPEM 2025?
The 2025 edition of IPEM highlighted several strategic themes for the future of private equity:
1. Sustainability and social impact
Sustainable finance plays a central role in investment decisions. Discussions focused in particular on the integration of ESG criteria into fund strategies, reflecting a growing interest in responsible investment.
2. Digital transformation and artificial intelligence
AI is revolutionizing investment management by optimizing risk analysis, allocation strategy and portfolio management. Funds are looking to leverage these technologies to improve performance and detect investment opportunities.
3. Risk management in an uncertain environment
Geopolitical tensions and global economic fluctuations call for heightened vigilance in terms of risk management. IPEM 2025 was an opportunity for industry players to discuss the best strategies for anticipation and resilience.
Transition Management: an asset for Private Equity
Interim management plays a key role in private equity, helping companies through critical phases. IMT Partners, an expert in the sector, works alongside funds and their investments on strategic assignments:
- Organizational restructuring: optimizing internal processes and redefining growth strategies.
- Accelerating development: structuring services, providing support when a fund arrives or preparing for exit.
- Strengthening management teams: mentoring CFOs, recruiting financial, industrial or operational directors to ensure an effective transition.
IMT Partners has recently worked with several funds and their investments on these strategic issues, confirming the key role of interim management in investment management.
Yannick Berteau sums it up: "Interim management is an essential strategic lever for private equity funds. It provides targeted, operational expertise to maximize value creation and effectively manage transformation phases."
A message for those who were unable to attend IPEM 2025
Not to attend IPEM is to miss out on a unique opportunity to understand private equity trends and exchange views with industry decision-makers. This event keeps you abreast of evolving practices, from sustainable finance to innovation and digital transformation.
As a strategic lever, interim management offers concrete solutions to today's investment challenges. Keeping abreast of and anticipating these changes is essential for all private equity players.
See you in 2026 for a new edition of IPEM, at the heart of industry trends and opportunities!