A manager from a company called Canaccord Genuity says that private equity is better than going public with IPOs because there's so much money in private equity and it gives more options to grow without having to answer to people every three months. Also, being public can be expensive and have too many rules. But finding good deals is hard for private equity firms now. Read from source...

- The author seems to have a negative bias towards private equity and IPOs, as he constantly mentions the decline of the IPO market and the challenges of finding good deals. He does not provide any balanced perspective or acknowledge the benefits of both options for different companies and investors.
- The author relies heavily on quotes from Langsford, a Canaccord Genuity manager, without questioning his motives or credentials. He also does not present any data or evidence to support his claims about the preferences and needs of companies and investors in the current market environment.
- The author uses emotional language such as "the need for immediate liquidity is not as prominent" and "without the hassle and the overhang associated with being a publicly traded security". He also makes sweeping generalizations such as "there has been this change in the landscape where there's so much money available within the private equity space that companies have a lot of other options to consider".
- The author does not address any potential drawbacks or risks of investing in private equity, such as lack of transparency, illiquidity, higher fees, or conflicts of interest. He also does not consider the possibility that some companies may prefer the visibility and accountability that comes with being a public company.
- The author ends his article with a vague reference to "those who understand AI will win", which seems out of place and unrelated to the main topic. It suggests that he is either trying to appeal to a broader audience or promote another agenda.

Bearish on IPOs, Bullish on Private Equity.

1. Private Equity as a viable alternative to IPOs for growing companies and investors, with lower costs and more flexibility in decision-making.
2. Leveraged buyouts may become more challenging due to higher valuations of companies following the market upturn.
3. Investing in private equity funds or partnerships as a way to access this growing sector and potentially benefit from its success.