Under the Influence
Influencer marketing firms are receiving more attention from private equity and other strategic investors as they grow in size.
Consumer Products
Resilient Pet Industry Shows Private Equity Is Barking up the Right Tree
Investors are scooping up companies serving a growing pet market in hopes of capitalizing on an industry expected to withstand an economic downturn.
Cannabis M&A in a Tough Spot
The current downturn hasn't been kind to the cannabis industry. Many expect it to be the end of many small businesses, while larger players acquire upstarts for cheap.
Curbside Enthusiasm
Here's how three businesses in different parts of the food service industry are adapting their business models amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unmasking Trends in Consumer Products M&A with Stout’s Robert von Furth
Today's podcast features an investment banking perspective on the state of the deal environment and how consumer-facing brands are coping with disruption.
Private Equity Takes Stock of the Market— From a Social Distance
Uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic has kept most PE investors on the sidelines, even as some hints about the future come into focus.
Esports Investment Opportunities: Get in the Game
As the popularity of esports grows by leaps and bounds, investors are being presented with a host of opportunities.
A Fresh Approach for Food Businesses in Volatile Times
A flexible strategy will provide the path not just to survival, but to significant growth for middle-market food companies in these uncertain times.
For RaceDayQuads’ CEO, Managing Remotely Isn’t New
On the podcast, the founder of an online drone-parts retailer describes how he's led his business from afar for the past five years.
Driving through the Night
With the help of private investor Kidd & Company, Family RV Group has grown its geographic footprint while taking advantage of demographic trends to reach new customers.