The 2024 M&A Business Development Professionals to Watch
Curated by Middle Market DealMaker editors based on more than 100 nominations
Business Development
The 2024 Investment Bankers to Watch
Curated by Middle Market DealMaker editors based on more than 100 nominations
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Private Equity Business Development
Sean McKinnon of Novacap shares what it takes for BD professionals to win in 2024
Winning M&A Strategies During Tough Market Conditions
Despite continuously high interest rates, investors and advisors are betting on creative ways to get deals done and looking toward a brighter 2024
The M&A Partners Working Behind the Scenes
While business development professionals and investment bankers are at the forefront of dealmaking, M&A partners are working behind the curtain to narrow down targets, prepare companies for sale and effectively complete due diligence
Blueprint for Success: Merging Market Competitors into a Unified Force
Plante Moran’s integration expertise helped transform local competitors into a unified company
Investment Bankers Chart a New Path
Boutique and middle-market advisors are ramping up hiring, while bulge-bracket banks cut staff in a slow M&A environment
Cross-Border M&A Looks Ready for Takeoff in 2024
Investment targets outside of the U.S. offer a shot at expansion—even as geopolitical and regulatory risks present challenges for buyers
How AI Platforms Are Changing the Game for Alternative Investment
Dr. Mohammad Rasouli explores how smaller funds can adopt AI to strengthen key processes, including deal sourcing
Corporate M&A Stirs up Momentum for 2024
Despite headwinds, strategics are setting up for a promising dealmaking year