In an Age of E-Commerce Behemoths, Brand Is Worth Fighting to Protect
Walmart’s outdoor gear misadventure with Moosejaw serves as a cautionary tale for brands looking to grow without losing what first made them great.
News & Trends
How the Middle Market Fared in Midterms
A look at how Tuesday's elections will impact priorities of the House Financial Services Committee, regulatory activity, bipartisan initiatives, and more.
Fostering Deal Flow for Families
Would-be middle-market general partners are launching family office advisory services to meet the growing demand for direct investments.
It’s the Small Things: Food and Beverage Trends
From plant-based diets to increased coffee consumption, here are eight trends shaping the food and beverage industry.
West Monroe Partners Gets Into Co-Investing
Matt Sondag and Brian Jacobsen outline the business and technology consulting firm's co-investment strategy and weigh in on trends in middle-market M&A.
A Tale of ‘Smart’ Cities
Smart city technologies can improve conditions for residents and middle-market businesses and create better systems and structures to support urban growth.
An ‘Aha!’ Moment with Staying Power
The trend of direct investing appears to have staying power, particularly among family offices, says PitchBook founder and CEO John Gabbert.
The Ladder
A look at middle-market career moves and promotions at Blue Point Capital Partners, Gordon Brothers Finance Company, BDO and more.
Booze or Pepsi? The Best Mindset for Investing in All Markets
Advice from Warren Buffett can help guide your professional investments in private markets and personal investments in public markets.
ACG Advocates to Exclude Middle-Market Private Funds from the Volcker Rule
ACG filed a comment letter last week to advocate that certain middle-market private funds do not pose a threat and should be excluded from the definition of a covered fund.