A Qualified Opinion: Kelley Powell
Kelley Powell, CEO and partner of MacLaurin Group, corresponded with MMG about how private equity firms should approach technology due diligence and more.
Deal Stage
Using Tech to Drive DEI
How technology tools paired with new ways of thinking can help companies create more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces.
Drones, Zoom and Glassdoor Fuel ‘New Diligence’
For many deal-makers, the lockdowns last spring brought business to a standstill until something remarkable happened: They found new ways to meet with clients and close deals.
The Power of Group Purchasing
Jordan Zapotechne, chief revenue officer of the Enterprise Purchasing Group, discusses how group purchasing organizations can maintain company profitability—even during the pandemic.
SPAC: The Quick Alternative to IPO
Smoke Wallin, CEO of CBD-infused products manufacturer Vertical Wellness, discusses opportunity and due diligence in this growing market.
Beware of These Five SPAC Risks
Partnering with SPACs is becoming a popular alternative to IPOs for growing companies—but they should be aware of these risks.
A SPACtacular Tech Issue
The Spring 2021 edition of Middle Market Growth spotlights trends in the technology sector, from SPACs to Canadian tech M&A.
SPAC Activity Picks up After Pause
A panel of experts discussed the current state of the SPAC market and where it’s headed during a virtual panel hosted by ACG and sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP.
Anti-SPAC Bill Surfaces in Hearing | Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
A draft bill would remove protections for SPACs, the Fed warns of leveraged loan risk, and lawmakers barter over an infrastructure spending bill.
Members on the Move
New hires and promotions in the middle market, and a private equity veteran starts her own advisory firm.