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Why materiality assessments (still) matter
Our Value Creation Team explores why materiality assessments matter for private companies and outlines a practical five-step approach to identifying the issues that most influence financial performance, resilience, and long-term value.
6 min
Article
2027-12-31
Article
7 min
Human capital management for private companies
We discuss why effective people management is critical for private companies and outline four strategic focus areas that can help companies navigate evolving employee needs, regulatory changes, and investor expectations.
7 min
Article
2026-11-30
Article
10 min
Evaluating human capital management amid AI adoption: A guide for investors
This guide explores the critical role of HCM in maximizing AI's potential benefits, from productivity to innovation. Wellington ESG analyst Caroline Conway also provides targeted engagement questions to ask management teams as they navigate their AI journey.
10 min
Article
2026-09-04
Video
2 min
Wellington Venture Summit
The Wellington Venture Summit brings our portfolio companies the breadth of our investment expertise and networks under one roof. Watch highlights from the summit on preparing to go public, fundraising your next round, and much more.
2 min
Video
2026-07-31
Article
5 min
IPOs aren’t dead, they’re just napping
Experts from our venture capital and trading teams explore the current IPO landscape. They highlight three challenges and three opportunities for private companies aiming to go public today.
5 min
Article
2026-07-31
Article
4 min
Go-to-market strategy: 5 lessons learned
Our Value Creation Team explores go-to-market strategy best practices, highlighting stages of growth, product-market fit, the science of sales, and much more.
4 min
Article
2026-06-30
Article
3 min
Preparing to go public: Five IPO lessons learned
Our Value Creation Team highlights five IPO preparation lessons learned for private companies aiming for successful public market entry.
3 min
Article
2026-05-31
Article
7 min
Governance best practices in public markets
For private companies approaching the public markets, we highlight the corporate governance best practices that can help pave strong relationships with public market investors.
7 min
Article
2025-12-31
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7 min
Venture capital outlook for 2025: 5 key trends
Our venture capital experts are encouraged by the healthier environment for venture capital in 2025. In this year's outlook, they explore key themes for the year ahead, including: higher deployment, AI, rebounding IPOs, and impacts of the 2024 election.
7 min
Article
2025-12-31
Article
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Designing an executive compensation program: Five best practices for private companies
Our Value Creation Team highlights best practices for creating effective executive compensation programs for private companies approaching IPO.
6 min
Article
2025-10-31
Article
8 min
AI governance for private companies
Explore the critical need for AI governance for private companies, addressing evolving risks, regulations, and best practices for responsible gen AI usage.
8 min
Article
2025-07-30
Article
8 min
Cybersecurity for private companies
We highlight today's rising cybersecurity risks, explore how they impact private companies, discuss key regulatory considerations, and share best practices for companies facing these threats.
8 min
Article
2025-06-30
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Why climate change matters in private markets
We explore why climate change matters in private markets, highlight the current regulatory landscape, and profile key questions to expect from public market investors.
Article
2024-10-31
Podcast
WellSaid: Partnering with portfolio companies
Co-head of private investing Michael Carmen explores how we partner with portfolio companies to help them along the "last mile from the private market to the public market" including on key ESG issues for private companies to consider.
Podcast
2024-07-24
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