Priced Out of Rigor: Closing the Technology Diligence Gap in the Lower Middle Market
PearlWizAI founder Dev Sahoo shares how tech investors in the lower middle market can gain a competitive edge through more rigorous diligence
Due Diligence
When Will AI Take Diligence off Senior Leaders’ Plates?
CLA highlights the areas of due diligence seeing the greatest impact by AI
AI Tackles the Lower Middle Market’s QoE Data Problem
Artificial intelligence is eliminating the manual data work that delays every lower-middle-market due diligence engagement, with significant implications for deal advisors
Why M&A Deals Fail: The Diligence Dilemma and Improved Decision-Making Strategies
Why do so many M&A deals fail despite extensive and costly due diligence? The answer lies in diligence strategy, says CLA’s Craig Arends.
A Hidden Valuation Gap
Breaking down six key aspects of every business critical to achieving an accurate valuation
Key Considerations in Healthcare Technology M&A
As some healthcare investors pivot towards healthcare tech, certain sector-specific issues must be addressed
Building Better Businesses Through a Scalable Add-on Capability
Platte River details its framework for add-on success
Why Business Services Create a Unique Wrinkle in Conventional M&A Patterns
Business services targets can be a less predictable source of portfolio growth than the sector’s history of steady income would suggest, warns Evolved, LLC's Matthew John McNally, a member of ACG New York
Pre-M&A Due Diligence Leads to Smoother Processes, Fewer Expenses and Lower Balances in Escrow
When a company targeted for acquisition identifies and addresses potential snags, M&As proceed smoothly—and the risk of escrow accounts being tapped for unnecessary fees is greatly reduced
AI Bears Doubt Its Promise to Deliver
Proponents say artificial intelligence will revolutionize many industries, including M&A—but skeptics say this AI revolution may not materialize
