Tracking the Independent Sponsor Ecosystem’s Evolution
Abrdn’s Whit Matthews explains why independent sponsors can be effective collaborators that keep mid-market M&A deals flowing
Deal Stage
Choosing Leaders for Your Next Phase of Growth
Are the employees who “got you here” the same ones to “get you there”?
You Need a ‘Personal Trainer’ for Your Business—Now More Than Ever
How CEO coaches can help executives and their companies reach peak performance, despite macroeconomic headwinds
The New Breed of Business Development
How PE firm Francisco Partners is using data and technology to enhance business development
Leaving the Public Sphere
Market conditions and individual business circumstances could spell an uptick in public companies entering private ownership—and embarking on a new path to growth
Your M&A Deal Imploded: Now What?
Lowenstein Sandler’s Marita Makinen offers guidance for middle-market dealmakers in case a merger suddenly falls through
How to Navigate the Digital Transformation Revolution
Company.com's Ryan Clark offers insight into digitization pitfalls to avoid
Why Your Business Development Needs a Tech Stack
Grata's Nevin Raj presents the four pillars to building a deal-sourcing powerhouse
When It Comes to Tech, Corporate Development Teams Are Playing Catch Up
Competing against private equity buyers for deals will require smarter technology
The Modern-Day Sell-Side Process
Early engagement, accelerated timelines and significant up-front deal costs are table stakes for buyers in
today’s private equity-focused sell-side processes