Business Intelligence: Finding Nuggets in the Noise

Abstract

Portfolio companies readily acknowledge data as a critical commodity in today’s intensively competitive business climate. The common theme: “The more data we own, the more intelligent, ‘fact-based’ decisions we can make.” The implication: “Your portfolio investments are on the right track to identifying the ‘nuggets in the noise’ that will unlock increased EBITDA and exit value.” The facts tell a different story. The emergence of business intelligence as a tool and a process can help identify EBITDA growth nuggets right now. And, despite what you may have heard, a smartly designed business intelligence application does not have to be costly or operationally disruptive.

TOPICS: Private equity, portfolio construction, equity portfolio management, quantitative methods