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Middle Market Growth

Water Pressure: Why Aging Infrastructure Isn’t the Only Factor Driving Water Engineering Demand

From flooding catastrophes to population migration, the need to upgrade water infrastructure continues to surge

The Accelerating A&D Market in the Southwest

Wipfli’s Michael Vaccarella explores A&D across the Southwest

Surviving the Tariff Era: How AI Transforms Tariff Risk into Operational Advantage

Teragonia’s Thomas Thayyil Thomas considers how tariff risk impacts the middle market

PE Weekly

PE Weekly: SaaS Drives Dealmaking, Fundraising

SaaS-focused M&A targets the hospitality and foodservice sectors, plus drives fundraising for one SaaS-focused investor

PE Weekly: Consumers Return to PE Focus with Entertainment, Beverage Deals

Issa Rae’s ColorCreative partners with HarbourView, plus transactions touch wine and coffee markets

Sectors

Water Pressure: Why Aging Infrastructure Isn’t the Only Factor Driving Water Engineering Demand

From flooding catastrophes to population migration, the need to upgrade water infrastructure continues to surge

The Accelerating A&D Market in the Southwest

Wipfli’s Michael Vaccarella explores A&D across the Southwest

Harvesting Returns in the Agriculture Sector

Harbour Group’s Zach Waltz, incoming president of ACG St. Louis, joins GrowthTV

What’s Next for Private Equity? A Q&A with TresVista’s Abilash Jaikumar

Abilash Jaikumar, Managing Director and Co-CEO of TresVista, on the shifting middle-market landscape

Next Target

Water Pressure: Why Aging Infrastructure Isn’t the Only Factor Driving Water Engineering Demand

From flooding catastrophes to population migration, the need to upgrade water infrastructure continues to surge

In Fitness M&A, Investors Push Past Fads to Find Flexible, Enduring Operations

Gym memberships may be a discretionary expense for consumers, but even in tough times certain pockets of the fitness industry prove their staying power

Dealmaking

Let the Numbers Tell the Story: Strategic Involvement in Thesis Investing

Plante Moran’s Michele McHale and Felicia Donaldson join GrowthTV

Inside a PE-Backed Beauty Business With a Growth-Focused CEO

Fromm Beauty’s Marty Okner, recipient of the 2025 Meritorious Service Award, shares his vision for growth

The Manufacturing CFO’s Guide to Driving Growth

In manufacturing, Baker Tilly’s Jennifer Finger says automating everything isn’t the answer

M&A in Agriculture: A Q&A with Lewis & Clark’s Tim Hassler

Agriculture has a long road to M&A growth, according to Lewis & Clark Partners Operating Partner Tim Hassler. He answers questions about tech innovation and dealmaking opportunity in a space facing plenty of headwinds.

GrowthTV

The Accelerating A&D Market in the Southwest

Wipfli’s Michael Vaccarella explores A&D across the Southwest

People

Let the Numbers Tell the Story: Strategic Involvement in Thesis Investing

Plante Moran’s Michele McHale and Felicia Donaldson join GrowthTV

On the Move: Middle Market DealMaker Spring 2025

Recent job changes and promotions in the middle market

Sponsored

On the Move: April 2025 Hires and Promotions

Private equity firms, law firms and lenders announced new hires and promotions this month

ACG Announces Its 2025-2026 Board of Directors

Aaron Polack begins his term as the association’s board chairman, and four new members join the board