In It for the Long Haul: Continuation Funds on the Rise
Continuation funds are extending the runway for companies that might not be ripe for an exit, especially as market conditions get choppier
Deal Stage
Teaching Active M&A Dogs New Privacy and Cybersecurity Tricks: 5 New Approaches for Serial Acquirers
Troutman Pepper share tips to optimize cybersecurity due diligence
Hunting in the Enchanted Forest: The Search for VC-Backed Treasures
Late-stage, high-growth companies have been awash in easy money and easy exits for many years. But the market has changed and so have the incentives.
Business Development Professionals’ Best Career Advice
Private equity, investment banking and corporate development professionals share their tips
Wading Through the Data of M&A Forecasts
We combed through industry research and talked to three experts to get the skinny on what PE can expect for dealmaking this year
Corporate Development Professionals to Watch
Curated by Middle Market DealMaker editors based on more than 270 nominations
The BD Teams Acting Like Sales Teams Are Closing More Deals
How a personalized approach can lead to more engagement with prospects
Dealmaking in the Year Ahead
Deal activity at the end of 2022 pointed to an expected slowdown, as investors focused on bright spots and took longer to scrutinize companies
Private Equity BD Professionals to Watch
Curated by Middle Market DealMaker editors based on more than 270 nominations
When Hiring a CFO, PE Firms Refuse to Settle
Amid macroeconomic pressures, PE firms need CFOs who can turn challenges into opportunities