Sectors

The middle market represents an integral component of the U.S. and global economy, spanning all industry segments. Check out the latest stories, broken down by sector.

News & Trends

Investors Dig Deep for Underground Infrastructure Opportunity

March 14, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021 created new opportunities for middle-market private equity investors. Three years later, investors remain bullish on underground infrastructure developments.

News & Trends

Dealmaker Q&A: Ara Partners on USD Clean Fuels Acquisition

March 12, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

George Yong shares why the infrastructure and industrials space is positioned to change and how that’s creating investment opportunities

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News & Trends

Discussing the Demand for Sustainable Fashion with Wearwell’s Erin Houston

March 8, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

Wearwell cofounder and CEO Erin Houston joins the podcast to discuss the investment opportunity in sustainable fashion

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News & Trends

Water and Electricity Are a Safe Mix in Infrastructure PE Portfolios

March 7, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

Fueled by federal funding and a need for new, sustainable solutions, the infrastructure space is proliferating, but in need of private capital to thrive

News & Trends

Dealmaker Q&A: Heckens & Wood on Their Acquisition of FortifyIT

February 27, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

Tim Wood talks what the firm looks for in IT investments and its common-sense approach to cybersecurity

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Coaxing Sustainable Fashion Investors This Side of the Atlantic

February 26, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

The U.K. and Europe are leaders in sustainable fashion investment. Can acquirers across the pond jump into the growing opportunity?

GrowthTV

How ChatGPT Is Impacting the Labor Market

February 23, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

Wahojobs analysis explores the impact of AI on the labor market

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News & Trends

HR Entices Acquirers with Diverse, Fragmented Market

February 21, 2024 Carolyn Vallejo

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