Why KKR, CD&R Are Taking Cloudera Private

The video discusses Cloudera's struggles in the public market since its IPO in 2017, highlighting the involvement of activist investor Carl Icahn. It explores the rationale behind private equity deals, suggesting that companies may perform better privately. The discussion includes comparisons with public rivals like Snowflake and examines private equity's focus on operational control. The video also touches on market valuations, competition, and the busy landscape of LBO financing.

What are the implications of private equity firms having operational control over companies?

What factors are influencing the valuations in the private equity market currently?