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PE Weekly: M&A Roundup for Aug. 14-20

Platform Investments Braemon Invests in Thought Logic. Braemont Capital made a strategic investment in Thought Logic, a technology-enabled enterprise consulting firm serving Fortune 1000 clients. The investment will broaden Thought Logic’s capabilities across strategy, operations, technology, data, analytics, and AI, a press release said. River Associates Acquires Diamond Wipes. River Associates announced this week its [...]

Capital Structure Is Only Half the Deal

Middle-market companies create durable transaction value when financing supports the operating capabilities required to execute, integrate, and scale

Value Creation: Revenue Growth Strategies for Private Equity Portfolios

As private equity firms face extended investment horizons on portfolio companies, many are creating value through top-line revenue growth. Learn how to maximize the revenue potential in your portfolio.

PE Weekly

PE Weekly: M&A Roundup for Aug. 14-20

Platform Investments Braemon Invests in Thought Logic. Braemont Capital made a strategic investment in Thought Logic, a technology-enabled enterprise consulting firm serving Fortune 1000 clients. The investment will broaden Thought Logic’s capabilities across strategy, operations, technology, data, analytics, and AI, a press release said. River Associates Acquires Diamond Wipes. River Associates announced this week its [...]

PE Weekly: M&A Roundup for Aug. 7-13

Platform Investments VSS Backs Cordoba. VSS Capital Partners completed a growth investment in Cordoba, an engineering, construction, and program management firm serving municipalities, public agencies, and institutional customers. Cordoba provides engineering, environmental, infrastructure, and construction management services to the transportation, energy, water, and education end markets. Amberjack Carves Out PMV Automation from Flowserve. Amberjack Capital [...]

PE Weekly: M&A Roundup for July 31-Aug. 6, 2026

A private equity firm pairs with an NBA star on a sports drink deal, while manufacturing and industrials continue to drive M&A volume

PE Weekly: M&A Roundup for July 24-30, 2026

Financial advisory and direct lending play a particularly prominent role in this week’s dealmaking activity

Magazines

Business Services Report 2026

As AI continues to transform business operations and M&A, this report illuminates areas of opportunity (and risk) to watch as you grow your business or look for your next acquisition target

ACG Magazine || Fall 2026 Events Preview

Your guide to the fall conferences and chapter events connecting middle-market professionals

ACG Magazine || 2026 M&A Business Development Professionals to Watch

Private equity, investment banking, corporate development, and lending professionals to keep on your radar.

Middle Market Growth – 2026 Outlook Report // Special Edition

Forecasting 2026 deal volume and the trends shaping middle-market M&A

Podcasts & Videos

Growing Into the Middle Market: How Small Businesses Size Up

National Business Capital’s Joe Camberato is back on the podcast to discuss scaling small businesses with a calibrated capital stack

An ACG Outlook With Chair Suzie Doran

SingerLewak’s Suzie Doran shares what’s ahead for ACG members under her leadership as chair

Investors Make a Winning Play in the Sports Sector

Bluestone Equity’s Bobby Sharma discusses investment strategy for dealmakers interested in the sports sector

Beyond Financial Engineering: How PE Firms Are Creating Value Through Talent and Operations

Insperity’s Ryan Brown discusses how PE firms can create value through talent strategy