{
  "id": 7295817,
  "title": "Luke Sarsfield on investing through disruption",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/luke-sarsfield-on-investing-through-disruption",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:28:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Private Equity Wire",
    "slug": "private-equity-wire",
    "url": "https://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/luke-sarsfield-on-investing-through-disruption/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The mid-market is experiencing a resurgence as investors seek stability amidst a volatile global economy. Ridgepost Capital CEO Luke Sarsfield believes that the mid-market offers a \"margin of safety\" for investors, thanks to lower competition and greater choice, allowing managers to be more selective and invest in lower-leverage assets. This resilience extends to the ability to exit assets favorably, as there are more financial buyers in the mid-market compared to the upper market. Despite concerns about concentration risk, Sarsfield maintains that the mid-market's sector composition doesn't differ significantly from the upper market. With AI's growing influence, many firms are partnering with leading AI companies to enhance operations and gain an edge in their portfolios. However, this advancement also introduces cybersecurity risks, with Sarsfield noting that smaller firms may struggle to negotiate customized agreements with AI companies, potentially leaving them vulnerable to data breaches. The democratisation of private markets also poses challenges, as less sophisticated investors might react impulsively during disruptions, while experienced family offices can better navigate market cycles.",
  "summary": "On the sidelines of IPEM Global, Private Equity Wire® caught up with Ridgepost Capital CEO Luke Sarsfield to discuss the appeal of the mid-market, AI implementation and the challenges of democratisation. By Jack Arrowsmith, Paris The mid-market is having a bit of a moment. As both public and private markets grapple with the instability of […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Mid-market offers margin of safety for investors amid volatility",
    "AI partnership enhances operations but introduces cybersecurity risks",
    "Democratisation of private markets challenges less sophisticated investors"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}