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.
Consumer Products
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.
Pot Stirs up Private Equity Interest
The evolving legal landscape and maturation of the cannabis industry have generated new interest and raised questions about where and when PE firms can get involved.
COVID & the Chocolate Factory: Behind the Scenes at Lily’s
On the podcast, CEO Jane Miller describes how Lily's, a maker of sugar-free chocolate, has adapted its marketing and messaging in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food Tech Is More Than Meal Kits
While much attention devoted to disruption has focused on delivery apps and meal kits, the impact of “food tech” is much broader, writes PitchBook Founder and CEO John Gabbert.
Eye of the Beholder
A focus on storytelling and transparency is helping small and midsize brands win market share against well-established competitors.