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So what are the biggest factors currently affecting the auto recycling industry? Inflation is having a big impact on the market. As Delaney explained, inflation impacts the auto industry in the same way it does many other industries. The cost of labor, fuel and materials has continued to rise. In addition, he pointed out that the expected adoption of electric vehicles has slowed, but the continued use of Advanced Driver-Assistance…

In a recent article, we discussed the impact and implication of Generative AI (GenAI), focusing on the key takeaways for private equity and portfolio companies.  The advent of GenAI marks a new era for businesses, particularly in the realm of marketing. Companies embracing AI are witnessing remarkable success in attracting, engaging, and retaining customers. As we delve into the impact of GenAI on marketing, the market size is projected to…

Sports management software in the U.S. is a ~$8-10B market expected to grow by double digits over the next five years. Broadly, the space can be divided into two segments: professional sports and non-professional/community sports. Both segments can be further split into performance, competition, and engagement; though the main customer groups would naturally vary (e.g., fan engagement vs. member engagement). While professional sports management software presents a viable opportunity, this…

Examples of Companies Using AI - Countless companies within the fashion industry have eagerly adopted AI to refine their products, services, and overall operations. These examples acutely demonstrate the seamless integration of AI across various dimensions in fashion, spanning from personalized styling and virtual shopping assistants to cutting-edge product design and the automation of retail processes: H&M: Incorporating AI in its recommendation engines, H&M provides personalized product suggestions to online…

Stax possesses significant recent experience in evaluating elevator service providers. This expertise has prompted discussions about current interest in the elevator services market—a growing sector with a strong potential for investment. There are currently over 1M vertical transportation units in the U.S., which are expected to slightly increase each year through 2026. Stax estimates the U.S. vertical transportation services market to be ~$5.5-7B, growing in the mid-single digits through 2026.…

Customer Closeness – the ‘Why’ In our experience, business event organizers aren’t as close to their customers as they claim. Deep and segmented customer understanding is vital to any business’s success, particularly in events where the job of organizers is to facilitate meaningful connections. Tradeshows are increasingly competing for participants’ time, attention, and budgets. Major event brands that have disappeared due to losing touch with their audiences include Baselworld and…

Generative AI solutions, e.g., Open.AI/Microsoft’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Meta’s LLaMA are a generational leap forward from previous AI tools. While previous generations remain highly effective for their specifically trained tasks, they are otherwise limited to “one-trick-ponies.” Generative AI tools are more versatile and adaptive and capable of performing a wide array of tasks without requiring specific training. These developments will significantly impact private equity investment strategies, portfolio company productivity,…