How the Middle Market is Bouncing Back
New research from Capital One discovers the middle market's optimistic expectations after a difficult 18 months.
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Beyond Industry Expertise: Why Buyers Should Explore Less Familiar, but Adjacent, Markets
The velocity of today’s M&A market puts a premium on deep industry expertise and focused discipline. What will differentiate tomorrow’s investors?
Inflation Leads Private Equity Execs, Lenders to Confront a New Reality
The knock-on effects of the coronavirus pandemic are creating an inflationary environment not seen in decades. Here’s how middle-market investors are approaching it.
Four Steps to Building a Better Board at Lower Middle-Market Companies
The board of directors at lower middle-market businesses has the power to play a crucial role in driving a company’s growth.
Aerospace and Defense: Worth the Risk for PE Firms
Investors continue flocking to the A&D market despite its myriad complexities and compliance risks.
Investment Bankers Tackle the Intersection of Technology and Services
Tech-enabled services yield heaps of new deals and opportunities in remote learning, legal e-discovery offerings, data, analytics and other areas.
Mid-Market Fundraising Booms
California firms and several debut funds led the pack on middle-market fundraising in the second half of 2021.
Ukraine Crises Rattles Investor Confidence in Oil and Gas – But For How Long?
The invasion of Ukraine may derail the M&A momentum of the oil and gas industry seen at the start of the year, says Balch & Bingham partner David Bowsher.
For Patient Investors, Breweries and Distilleries Offer a Shot at Growth and a Smooth Exit
The beer and spirits industries are infused with production and regulatory complications, but also offer a shot at growth for determined investors.
Steadfast in a Fast-Paced Environment
Twin Brook Capital Partners joins Middle Market Growth Conversations to reflect on the current state of the market.