PEI: BC Partners – Tariffs are number one risk factor for PE industry

March 3, 2026

With BC Partners celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Nikos Stathopoulos, Chairman, Europe recently sat down with Private Equity International’s Adam Le to shares his perspective on Europe’s position as a relative safe haven for investors amid rising global uncertainty.

As the industry reckons with wars, tariffs, and heightened geopolitical risk, Nikos highlights why Europe’s complexity can be a source of opportunity — particularly for those investors with the experience, networks, and expertise to navigate it.

The conversation also explores BC Partners’ strong recent exit momentum, with the firm monetising approximately €7 billion last year.

Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/exxJ-QwA