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When executed alongside proven sponsors in opportunities aligned with their areas of expertise, private equity co-investments remain an attractive source of expected investment returns and a highly efficient way for investors to gain targeted exposure to leveraged buyouts. We review the co-investment market opportunity set today, with an emphasis on value creation in software, tech-enabled business services, and healthcare, areas poised for growth no matter what path the economy takes from here. We also note the diversifying characteristics of certain financial services, such as insurance brokers and registered investment advisers (RIAs).