Private equity's grip on essential services raises questions for indie alternatives
Hacker News·1mo·NoRagrets
A long-form analysis examines how PE firms have consolidated control over critical infrastructure and services across America. For indie makers building tools in healthcare, utilities, or public services, the piece underscores both the market opportunity and regulatory complexity of disrupting entrenched, consolidation-heavy sectors.
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