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BCG’s Michael Brigl explains how having a clear strategy about how digital and analytics add to your value creation playbook is crucial for private equity companies. BCG’s Digital Acceleration Index (DAI) is a great tool for determining the digital readiness of your portfolio companies.

Michael Brigl leads Boston Consulting Group’s business in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Switzerland. He is a core member of BCG's Principal Investors & Private Equity (PIPE) practice, within which he led the Europe and Middle East business from 2018 to 2021. During this time, he successfully brought together BCG's expertise in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe. In addition, he has been globally responsible for corporate venturing for ten years and develops innovation strategies and digital business models for customers.

Michael has worked with private equity clients for 15 years and advises investors on strategy development, acquisitions, and value creation projects with portfolio companies. One of his focal points is thematic investing, such as targeted capital investment in important future fields. These have included plant-based meat alternatives and technology trends relating to artificial intelligence. As a PIPE expert, he has helped develop digital and sustainable transformations for companies in recent years, and has guided the strategic orientation of large financial investors with regard to topics such as sustainability.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, IESE Business School and China Europe International Business School
  • Business degree, University of Regensburg
  • Finance degree, University of Manchester

Publications and Videos

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Unlocking Europe’s 8 Trillion€ Deep Tech Opportunity

By 2030, Deep Tech value could reach $10T. Learn how innovation in AI, robotics, and biotech can secure Europe's global competitive edge and economic growth.

Digital Innovation in Private Equity

How are tools like Gen AI changing the rules in private equity? BCG’s Michael Brigl explores some of the most important opportunities.

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Die Zukunftsoffensive - Wie Deutschland sein Innovationspotenzial freisetzen kann

Das deutsche Innovationssystem ist essenziell für Wirtschaftskraft und gesellschaftlichen Wohlstand im Land. Es besteht dringender Transformationsbedarf, um die internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu erhalten.
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The Untapped Climate Opportunity in Alternative Proteins

Our latest research shows that consumers are embracing alternative proteins and that protein transformation is one of the best tools available to combat the climate crisis.
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How Private Equity Can Converge on ESG Data

Some of the industry’s top general and limited partners are working toward a standard set of metrics for tracking their portfolio companies’ ESG progress.
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The CEO Innovation Agenda

Leadership engagement drives innovation outperformance. C-suites are concentrating on five key areas.
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Food for Thought: The Protein Transformation

The shift to alternative proteins based on plants, microorganisms, and animal cells is just beginning to pick up speed. The market will hit $290 billion by 2035.

How EQT Puts Purpose Into Practice in Private Equity

CEO Christian Sinding discusses ESG’s importance to his company and the industry.

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Managing Corporate Venturing Through the Pandemic

Continued innovation during times of crisis can yield huge dividends, but first companies must critically assess their venturing activities.
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After the Honeymoon Ends: Making Corporate-Startup Relationships Work

Collaborations between large established companies and small innovative newcomers rarely involve “and they lived happily ever after” scenarios. But the right foundation can greatly increase their chances of success.
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Closing the Digital Maturity Gap for PE-Owned Companies

PE-owned companies tend to lag behind their non-PE-owned peers in digital maturity. BCG’s approach to digital value creation can help PE firms address this gap—unlocking hidden value in their portfolio companies, boosting returns for investors, and differentiating themselves amid the intense competition for deals in today’s marketplace.
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Infrastructure’s Future Looks a Lot Like Private Equity

And that means owners need to start thinking and acting like private investors.