Private Market Talks: Investing in an Uncertain Market with CVC’s Lorne Somerville [Podcast]

The useful part

In this episode of Private Market Talks, Lorne Somerville, Managing Partner at CVC Capital Partners and co-head of North American Private Equity, joins partner Howard Beber to share how CVC is approaching today's environment. Lorne explains how instability is shaping investment strategy, with a more selective approach in the U.S. and a focus on businesses with consistent cash flow and clear growth potential.

How it works

• He also discusses how CVC leverages its global network and founder partnerships to compete in a highly developed market.
• The conversation explores how valuation gaps and slower deal activity are influencing deployment, where the firm is finding opportunity, and how AI can support diligence while requiring careful oversight.
• How do you invest with conviction in an uncertain market?
• Lorne also shares his outlook for the next 12 to 24 months and what it will take for deal activity to accelerate.