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PE Weekly: Portcos Exchange PE Hands in Slow Week for M&A

Several sales see businesses change from one PE sponsor to another

PE Weekly: Tech-Enabled Business Services, Aerospace and Defense Lead M&A

M&A activity this week spans support for digital transformation, aerospace parts distribution and more

Sectors

2024 PE-Backed Holiday Gift Guide

From apparel to sports equipment to snacks, PE portfolio companies offer a range of gift options for the holiday season

Dealmaker Q&A: Kava Equity Partners on Acquiring Arrowhead Contracting

The recently launched PE fund, an entity of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund, plans to take a long view on investments that align with the Tribe’s values

A Recipe for Growth in Food Allergy Prevention

At the intersection of consumer and healthcare, food allergies have a massive addressable market—but plenty of complexities investors should consider

All Eyes on the Presidential Race

M&A experts weigh in on how election outcomes might impact dealmaking in the months ahead

Next Target

A Recipe for Growth in Food Allergy Prevention

At the intersection of consumer and healthcare, food allergies have a massive addressable market—but plenty of complexities investors should consider

The Defense Sector Wades Into ‘Blue Tech’

While fascinating, ocean exploration and revenue generation don’t always go hand-in-hand. Experts say one exception could be in applying robotics to the marine defense market

Dealmaking

Barrington James’ Dan Barrington on Acquiring S3

The CEO discusses how his firm uses AI and his plans for future growth

Five Signs Your Portco Isn’t Ready for an Exit

Tony Esposito and Josh Welk warn of the potential fallout from a lack of exit preparedness

Upgrading Operating Partners to First-Class Citizens

The competitive environment of private equity M&A requires dedicated full-time operating partners, prompting firms to move away from the advisor model

LPs’ Payback Purgatory

Limited partners hungry for distributions adjust to a challenging exit environment

GrowthTV

Research Finds Talent Conundrum for Midmarket Businesses

National Center for the Middle Market research examines the value of talent for the middle market

People

Barrington James’ Dan Barrington on Acquiring S3

The CEO discusses how his firm uses AI and his plans for future growth

On the Move: October 2024 Hires and Promotions

Private equity firms, investment banks, law firms and others announce new hires and promotions

Sponsored

Taking Flight: Monomoy Capital’s Hands-on Approach to Helping Portcos Soar

How Monomoy Capital’s Ben Humphreys uses a hands-on approach—and frequent travel—to help portfolio companies soar

Building the Dream Team for a Corporate Carve-out

Lion Equity highlights the transformative power of a well-built management team in corporate carve-outs