Building Businesses, Building Countries

Private equity in the emerging markets is “private equity at its best” because “it’s not just building businesses, it’s building countries.”

Having been involved in emerging markets private equity for 25 years, Siguler Guff’s Patricia Dinneen has keen insights into the current state of the private equity industry in developing countries. In an exclusive interview with Privcap, Dinneen explains why the economic and political turmoil around the world does not necessarily dampen the growth and enthusiasm she sees in emerging business markets. Dinneen also discusses new innovations coming out of portfolio companies in emerging markets, the challenges of identifying talented fund managers, and why she is bullish but cautious about the future.