Finding the Entry Point Into AI’s Hyperscale Buildout
BGL's Brian Thom and Ryan Gillis share insights into M&A opportunities amid AI's explosive growth
Business Development
Buyers Discount What They Can’t Understand: Why Positioning Matters Before a Business Goes to Market
5 areas business owners should address before going to market
Addressing AI’s Deal Sourcing Blind Spots
Grata's Nevin Raj discusses the pitfalls of relying on AI for deal sourcing
Beyond the Business Card: Networking to Drive Growth
J. Michael Fischer Jr. discusses networking strategies to grow your career and achieve dealmaking success
How to Originate Off Market
Proprietary deal sourcing is often a challenge for private equity firms, but starting with a strong outreach approach is key, says B. Woods & Company
Making the Case for Active Lending
In an increasingly competitive and challenging private credit environment, lenders can take an active role with businesses to not just provide capital, but set them up for a successful exit
ACG Magazine || 2026 M&A Business Development Professionals to Watch
Private equity, investment banking, corporate development, and lending professionals to keep on your radar.
What Your Brand Signals to Buyers Before You Ever Speak
Brand shouldn’t be a post-deal afterthought. Huebner Marketing examines the role brand plays in setting the tone for M&A.
Nominate a 2026 ‘M&A Business Development Professional to Watch’
Now through Jan. 16, nominate an M&A Business Development Pro to Watch across private equity, investment banking, corporate development, and our newest category, lending
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.