Dealmaker Q&A: Heckens & Wood on Their Acquisition of FortifyIT
Tim Wood talks what the firm looks for in IT investments and its common-sense approach to cybersecurity
News & Trends
Coaxing Sustainable Fashion Investors This Side of the Atlantic
The U.K. and Europe are leaders in sustainable fashion investment. Can acquirers across the pond jump into the growing opportunity?
How ChatGPT Is Impacting the Labor Market
Wahojobs analysis explores the impact of AI on the labor market
PE Weekly: Industrials and Manufacturing Continue to Shine
The sector maintains its resiliency in a tough M&A environment
HR Entices Acquirers with Diverse, Fragmented Market
As operators turn to HR solutions to address pressing talent shortages and shifting employee demands, dealmakers say there is plenty of runway to consolidate, diversify platform offerings and build value
Mid-Market PE Appetite for Business Services Dips
A look at the numbers from GF Data reveals a decline in PE-backed business services acquisition valuations
Private Equity and Insurance Partnering Again
After a dip, private equity’s investment in insurance returns amid demand for new tech and other tailwinds
PE Weekly: B2B Services, Software Keep Tepid M&A Market Afloat
Dealmaking activity remains muted, but B2B services and software providers get deals across the finish line
Private Equity GPs Warm to Stake Sales
Deciding to sell is often a tough choice for middle-market PE firms, but an evolving market can make striking a deal an attractive move
Firms Focused on Smaller Deals Find Fundraising Success in a Challenging Year
While private equity fundraising fell sharply in 2023, some lower middle-market firms say their focus on founder-owned businesses and a diversified LP base helped them with capital raising efforts
