Investors Weigh Financing Options as M&A Improves
With many new private credit funds, BDCs and
bank direct lending arms in the market, private equity sponsors debate the merits of different capital providers
Deal Stage
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
Middle-Market Dealmakers Prepare for a Rebound
M&A experts are hopeful that 2024 will be a more fruitful dealmaking year, as seller valuation expectations begin to come down
Q&A: Why Permanent Equity Open-Sourced Its Due Diligence Process
Why Permanent Equity is sharing its due diligence strategy to other dealmakers
This Year, Expect LPs to Dial up the Pressure for Capital Returns
No longer content to wait for ideal market conditions, LPs are pressuring PE managers to sell off portfolio holdings to finally recapture some equity
The Art of the Multiple
Grata's Nevin Raj explores how to add color to private company valuations
Challenging Market Brings Seller Opportunities
A look at how creative deal structuring can help with deals even in the toughest environments
Manufacturers Forge New Workforce Solutions
Against long odds, U.S. industrial businesses are finding creative ways to attract and retain much-needed workers
The Cost of Not Knowing: Unraveling the Hidden Savings in Procurement
By improving procurement oversight, companies can regain control over spending and uncover significant savings