Carolyn Vallejo, Author at Middle Market Growth

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HR Entices Acquirers with Diverse, Fragmented Market

February 21, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo 0

As operators turn to HR solutions to address pressing talent shortages and shifting employee demands, dealmakers say there is plenty of runway to consolidate, diversify platform offerings and build value

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Business and Financial Services

Mid-Market PE Appetite for Business Services Dips

February 20, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo 0

A look at the numbers from GF Data reveals a decline in PE-backed business services acquisition valuations

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Private Equity and Insurance Partnering Again

February 19, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo 0

After a dip, private equity’s investment in insurance returns amid demand for new tech and other tailwinds

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PE Weekly: B2B Services, Software Keep Tepid M&A Market Afloat

February 15, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo 0

Dealmaking activity remains muted, but B2B services and software providers get deals across the finish line

Business and Financial Services

Private Equity GPs Warm to Stake Sales

February 14, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo 0

Deciding to sell is often a tough choice for middle-market PE firms, but an evolving market can make striking a deal an attractive move

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Firms Focused on Smaller Deals Find Fundraising Success in a Challenging Year

February 13, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo 0

While private equity fundraising fell sharply in 2023, some lower middle-market firms say their focus on founder-owned businesses and a diversified LP base helped them with capital raising efforts

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2024 Outlook

Cross-Border M&A Looks Ready for Takeoff in 2024

February 12, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo 0

Investment targets outside of the U.S. offer a shot at expansion—even as geopolitical and regulatory risks present challenges for buyers

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2024 Outlook

Consulting the Crystal Ball with WhiteHorse Capital

February 9, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo 0

WhiteHorse U.S. executive managing director and CEO Stuart Aronson and president and global head of origination Pankaj Gupta join the Conversations podcast

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PE Weekly: The Services Landscape Continues its M&A Draw

February 8, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo 0

From healthcare to energy storage, the services sector remains a top driver of M&A activity this week

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Deal Stage

Investors Weigh Financing Options as M&A Improves

February 7, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo 0

With many new private credit funds, BDCs and bank direct lending arms in the market, private equity sponsors debate the merits of different capital providers

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